Roots Collection (page 18)

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Cambodia - The roots of a fig tree invade a gallery at the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor, supporting the monument and destroying it at the same time. On the left a niche with a Devata (deity, divinity)

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Cambodia - The roots of a Kapok tree (Ceiba petandra) invade a gallery at the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor, supporting the monument and destroying it at the same time

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Bushman - digging up plant to extract drink from root Date:

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Broad Bean Root Tip - shows cell division / mitosis (Vicia faba) Date:

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Screw Pine (Pandanus sp.) Date:

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Rainforest Tree - with hugh buttress roots entwined with airy roots of the Strangler Fig (Ficus destruens) Date:

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Strangler fig tree Date:

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Seven-spot Ladybird on Green Alkanet / Evergreen Bugloss (Pentaglottis sempervirens) - the plant's name comes from the Arabic al henna because the dye that can be extracted from its roots is

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Green Alkanet / Evergreen Bugloss - the plant's name comes from the Arabic al henna because the dye that can be extracted from its roots is similar to henna (Pentaglottis sempervirens) Date:

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Green Alkanet / Evergreen Bugloss - the plant's name comes from the Arabic al henna because the dye that can be extracted from its roots is similar to henna (Pentaglottis sempervirens) Date:

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Mossy buttress roots of old Beech tree in Whiddon Deer Park. 16th century old park Date:

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Himalayan Balsam - lady holding plant stem showing shallow root system (Impatiens glandulifera) Date:

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Bushman - scraping root of plant to extract moisture Date:

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Orchid - root on the bark of a tree. The whitish part is covered with cells capable of storing water like a sponge. Date:

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Cockchafer Larva - in soil (Melolontha melolontha ) Date:

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Sweet / Spanish CHESTNUT tree (Castanea sativa) Date:

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Grafting Apples - joining scion to root-stock. Illustration of cut detail. Date:

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Grafting Apples - cutting scion for grafting Date:

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Gardening - Apple Grafting showing grafting Tools - taping the graft. Lord Lambourne variety grafted to root-stock. Date:

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Buttress Roots of tree in Queensland Rainforest, with man to show scale. Date:

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Potato - Sprouting showing root hairs on root (absorbent down) Date:

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Mangroves NW Torres Strait - Queensland - Australia. Date:

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Mangroves showing exposed aerial roots at low tide NW Torres Strait - Queensland - Australia. Date:

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Mangroves showing exposed aerial roots at low tide NW Torres Strait - Queensland - Australia. Date:

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Brazil Date:

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Beech Tree - mature stems and roots covered with moss (Fagus sylvatica) Date:

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Beech - Roots in the snow (Fagus sylvatica) Date:

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Western corn rootworm - Larvas in the soil eating corn roots (Diabrotica virgifera) Date:

Couch Grass, Agropyron repens, rhizomes, dug up from an established vegetable garden

Two horses rolling a field on the top of South Downs, May 1928 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N1287

Carrot (Daucus carota) crop, harvester loading roots onto tractor and trailer, Norfolk, England, February

Domestic Sheep, flock, folded on root crop in snow at sunrise, near Llangorse (Talyllyn), Penyfan, Brecon Beacons N. P
Domestic Sheep, flock, folded on root crop in snow at sunrise, near Llangorse (Talyllyn), Penyfan, Brecon Beacons N.P. Powys, Wales, January

Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) feeding sign, rooting damage to Bluebells (Endymion non-scriptus) flowering in woodland, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, May

Park on the coast of Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific

Papyrus reed (Cyperus papyrus) being used to make writing material. Stem of the reed used to make a form of paper. Also used to produce fibre for sails, mats, cloth, etc, and roots used as fuel

Papyrus reed (Cyperus papyrus): Stem of the reed used to make a form of paper. Also used to produce fibre for sails, mats, cloth, etc, and roots used as fuel. Pith used as food.Aquatint 1823

Tormentil (Potentilla tormentilla: P. Erecta L. ) a slender perrenial. Roots were
Tormentil (Potentilla tormentilla: P. Erecta L.) a slender perrenial. Roots were boiled in milk to treat diarrhoea in children From A Masclef Atlas des Plantes de France, Paris, 1893

A Village Bullfight, 1812-1814. Francisco Goya (1746-1828) Spanish painter and printmaker. Bullfighting, a traditional spectator sport of Spain, Portugal

Crop Rotation: Sheep on a break of turnips. In Norfolk 4-course system, wheat planted first year, followed by turnips, then barley often underplanted with grass or grass

Crop Rotation: Women thinning turnips. In Norfolk 4-course system, wheat planted first year, followed by turnips, then barley

I Saw in the Hollow between the Roots of a Big Tree Three Little Cubs about Two Months Old, Engraving 1890

Celeriac (Apium graveolens rapaceum) Giant Prague variety, roots in farm shop, Cheshire, England, February

Young yellow rattle plants, Rhinanthus minor, in grassland

Couch, twitch or quackgrass, Agropyron repens, roots and spreading young rhizomes

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) tubers

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"Roots: Unearthing the Essence of Life's Connections" Delve into the depths of existence with a journey through various realms, where roots intertwine and stories unfold. Just like Yggdrasil, the mythical Tree of Life in Norse mythology, our lives are deeply rooted in intricate connections. Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with skull anatomy reveals how even within ourselves, roots play a vital role. They anchor us to our past while guiding us towards growth and understanding. From Thailand's vibrant culinary scene to the Daio Wasabi Farm in Hotaka, raw wasabi roots symbolize the essence of Southeast Asian flavors. These spices not only tantalize our taste buds but also serve as reminders that cultural heritage is firmly grounded in ancestral traditions. Teeth, both adult and children's alike, remind us of our shared humanity. Tab XVII and Tab X offer glimpses into dental records that trace back generations—a testament to how roots shape our identities beyond mere genetics. In an Autumnal Scene with Fairy & Blackberries, we witness nature's own interconnected web—roots reaching out to nourish life itself. Similarly, Parsnip (Pastinaca Tender and True) showcases how even humble vegetables draw sustenance from their hidden foundations beneath the earth. Iris Germanica enchants with its hand-colored engravings—an ode to botanical beauty rooted deep within nature's tapestry. It reminds us that artistry often finds inspiration from ancient origins. Lastly, Apollo and Daphne immortalize a tale where love takes root amidst transformation—a reminder that sometimes we must let go for new beginnings to flourish. As we explore these diverse facets of "roots, " may we embrace their significance—their ability to ground us while connecting us across time and space. Let them be a reminder that no matter where life takes us or what challenges arise—we are all intertwined by invisible threads woven through history itself.