Roots Collection (page 21)

Christmas rose, historical artwork C013 / 6657
Christmas rose (Helleborus niger). This artwork is from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, UK

Root hairs of marjoram
Root hairs. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of a root of marjoram, Origanum vulgare. The root is covered in numerous tiny, water-absorbing root hairs

LM of uninfected root of a broad bean
Light micrograph of a transverse section through the root of the broad bean, Vicia faba, showing the central vascular tissues. Usually the roots of leguminous plants, such as V

Mitosis in root tip of Broad Bean, LM
Light micrograph (longitudinal section) of the cells in the root tip of a broad bean plant Vicia faba. The dark spot in the centre of each cell is the nucleus

Mangrove swamps with oysters growing up the roots, Makasutu, Gambia, West Africa, Africa

Moss overgrowing trees along a path, Pohnpei (Ponape), Federated States of Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Central Pacific, Pacific

Ta Som, giant roots overgrowing on the gopura (entrance gate), Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Greater Stag Beetle (Lucanus cervus) adult male, on tree roots in forest habitat, Italy, july

Pine (Pinus sp. ) roots, exposed by soil erosion, Knapdale Forest, Argyll, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, August
Pine (Pinus sp.) roots, exposed by soil erosion, Knapdale Forest, Argyll, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, August

Arolla Pine (Pinus cembra) close-up of roots on rock, Tatra N. P. Tatra Mountains, Western Carpathians, Poland, June
Arolla Pine (Pinus cembra) close-up of roots on rock, Tatra N.P. Tatra Mountains, Western Carpathians, Poland, June

Arolla Pine (Pinus cembra) roots on rock, with walkers passing by on path at edge of montane lake, Lake Morskie Oko, Tatra N.P. Tatra Mountains, Western Carpathians, Poland, June

Rainforest, Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea), Krabi Province, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Curtain Fig Tree - after the host tree fell over, a dense curtain of air roots formed at this famous Strangler Fig
SAS-1425 Curtain Fig Tree - after the host tree fell over, a dense curtain of air roots formed at this famous Strangler Fig on the Atherton Tablelands

Red Mangroves - showing distinctive prop roots which support the main trunk - Queensland - Australia
ROY-630 Red Mangroves - showing distinctive prop roots which support the main trunk Queensland - Australia Rhizophora stylosa Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brazil - flooded forest, Amazon
AF-345-C Brazil - flooded forest, Amazon. Andrea Florence Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Red Mangroves - showing new growth in shallow tidal water at sunrise - Queensland - Australia
ROY-631 Red Mangroves - showing new growth in shallow tidal water at sunrise Queensland - Australia Rhizophora stylosa Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Strangler fig tree - Danum Valley Conservation Area - Sabah - Borneo - Malaysia
MAR-1004 Strangler fig tree Danum Valley Conservation Area - Sabah - Borneo - Malaysia Ficus benjamina Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Beetroot
LA-9522 Beetroot BETA VULGARIS Jean-Michel Labat contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Buttress tree trunk - Ankarana National Park - Northern Madagascar
MAR-1107 Buttress tree trunk Ankarana National Park - Northern Madagascar Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Strangler fig tree - Danum Valley Conservation Area - Sabah - Borneo - Malaysia
MAR-1003 Strangler fig tree Danum Valley Conservation Area - Sabah - Borneo - Malaysia Ficus benjamina Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Common Dandelion plant
ME-2131 Common Dandelion plant Taraxacum officinale Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Red Mangroves - Queensland - Australia
ROY-629 Red Mangroves Queensland - Australia Rhizophora stylosa Roy Glen contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Fig roots - countless roots anchor and support this most impressive Strangler Fig on the Atherton Tablelands
SAS-1439 Fig roots - countless roots anchor and support this most impressive Strangler Fig on the Atherton Tablelands. Cathedral Fig Tree, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland

rainforest giant - impressive rainforest tree with hugh buttress roots entwined with airy roots of the Strangler Fig
SAS-1677 Rainforest Tree - with hugh buttress roots entwined with airy roots of the Strangler Fig. Lamington National Park, Central Eastern Australian Rainforest World Heritage Area, Queensland

Red Mangroves - showing distinctive prop roots which support the main trunk - Queensland - Australia
ROY-626 Red Mangroves - showing distinctive prop roots which support the main trunk Queensland - Australia Rhizophora stylosa Roy Glen contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Root curtain - after the host tree fell over, a dense curtain of air roots formed at this famous Strangler Fig
SAS-1679 Root curtain - after the host tree fell over, a dense curtain of air roots formed at this famous Strangler Fig on the Atherton Tablelands

Curtain Fig Tree - after the host tree fell over, a dense curtain of air roots formed at this famous Strangler Fig
SAS-1427 Curtain Fig Tree - after the host tree fell over, a dense curtain of air roots formed at this famous Strangler Fig on the Atherton Tablelands Atherton Tablelands, Queensland

Bootlaces of Honey Fungus
DAC-4 Bootlaces of Honey Fungus Armillaria mellea David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Pine Tree - Small Ponderosa
KF-2344 Pine Tree - Small Ponderosa Kenneth W Fink contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Light Micrograph (LM): Filaments of fungi Endotrophic Mycorrhiza live within cells of a root; Magnification x600
LRDS-254 Light Micrograph (LM): Filaments of fungi Endotrophic Mycorrhiza live within cells of a root Magnification x600 (on 10.5 cm width print) David Spears (Last Refuge)

LCC-LFB Presentation of Silver gallantry medal
Lord Snell, the Chairman of the London County Council, is presenting Fireman J W Roots with the Councils Silver Gallantry Medal in recognition of his extraordinary bravery at a fire at 5 St Peter

Domestic Sheep, Lleyn ewe, feeding, strip grazing Swede (Brassica napobrassica) crop, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, february

Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) trunk and roots, with fallen leaves in coppice woodland, Kent, England, november

Turnip (Brassica rapa var. rapa) bulbous taproot, growing in field, England, september

Domestic Sheep, Lleyn ewes, feeding, strip grazing Swede (Brassica napobrassica) crop, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, february

Swede (Brassica napobrassica) crop, grown for sheep feed, damaged by feeding deer, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, february

India, Orissa, Konarak: Roots of a Banyan tree. Date: 2011

Iris Rhizome and Roots
Rhizome and roots of the German Iris (Iris Germanica). Date: 1950s

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris ssp. vulgaris) freshly picked roots on market stall, Norfolk, England, may

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) tubers in farmyard, for feeding to beef cattle, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, november

Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa castilianus) diggings for Pignut (Conopodium majus) tubers, Val d Aran, Pyrenees, Catalonia, Spain

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) lateral growth of fallen trunk, in snow covered woodland habitat at edge of river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Kasturi Turmeric (Curcuma aromatica) tuberous rootstock, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Ivy (Hedera helix) roots climbing tree trunk, Devon, England, april

Strangler Fig (Ficus sp. ) habit, twisted and arched growth of aerial roots, Gambia, january
Strangler Fig (Ficus sp.) habit, twisted and arched growth of aerial roots, Gambia, january

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) exposed roots, growing in alder carr wet woodland habitat, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Hinderclay Fen, Hinderclay, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, june

Tree roots growing over walls of Khmer temple ruins, Ta Prohm, Angkor, Siem Riep, Cambodia

Tree stump on beach with incoming tide, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

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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.