Spermatophyte Collection (page 19)

Aerial view of Kapok / Ceiba tree (Ceiba pentandra) in the Amazonian canopy, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Welwitschia (Welwitschia mirabilis) female plant with cones at sunset, Namib Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, Namibia

Long eared owl (Asio otus) at night, perched on oak tree snag. Niedersechsische Elbtalaue Biosphere Reserve, Elbe Valley, Lower Saxony, Germany, August

Lesser Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera bifolia) surrounded by Fragrant Orchids (Gymnadenia conopsea) in ancient alpine meadow. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus), wide angle view to show dry meadow habitat. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. July

Nine-spotted moth (Amata phegea) feeding from a Mountain arnica flower (Arnica montana) Triglav National Park, Julian Alps, Slovenia. July

English oak (Quercus robur) acorn. Cambridgeshire, UK. September

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardu) feeding on Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Fly (Mycophaga testacea) laying eggs on Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) growing on dead Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. October

Wood cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum) Nordtirol, Austrian Alps, July

Violet bramble rust (Phragmidium violaceum) causing red colouration on Bramble leaf (Rubus fruticosus aggregate). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. October

Germander speedwell flowers (Veronica chamaedrys). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. May

Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) worker feeding on Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. July

Alpine meadow in flower including Scabious flowers. Austrian Alps at 1700 metres altitude, North Tyrol, Austria, June

Female chalkhill blue butterfly (Lysandra coridon) with wings closed resting on Devils-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hatch Hill, Somerset, UK. August 2016

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) and Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, September. Digital composite

Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) fledgling. Perched on a branch of Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) blossom. Perthshire, Scotland. June 2013

Irish march orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis) in flower, Sainte Marguerite, France, May

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flower detail, Devon, UK. June

Crocus flower (Crocus sp) stigma - close up

RF - Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula) in flower, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May 2016

Green-winged orchids (Anacamptis morio) at sunrise, Ashton Court Park, Bristol, UK, May

Pasque flowers (Pulsatilla vulgaris) in rain, Lorraine, France, April. 3rd Prize in the Other Nature Topics category of Melvita Nature Images Awards 2013

Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) feeding on lavender flowers in garden, England, UK, August

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) fields, Valensole Plateau, Alpes Haute Provence, France, June

Birds Eye primrose (Primula laurentiana) Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Parachute daisies (Ursinia anthemoides) Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Hedge Parsley seed head (Torilis japonica) silhouetted at sunset, Norfolk, UK, November

Crocosmia Lucifer montbretia flowers, cultivated plant growing in garden

Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Michaelmas daisy flowers. Dorset, UK, October 2012

Aster flowers (Asteraceae sp) Vosges, France, May

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) in bloom, Norfolk, England, UK, August

RF - Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on common spotted orchid, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. July

RF- Daffodils (Narcissus) in flower photographed using soft focus technique

Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus), Bchelberg, Pfalz, Germany. May. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Meadow in flower, with Cork oaks (Quercus suber) in the background, Beja, Portugal, April

Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) feeding at an Angels or Devil s
Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) feeding at an Angels or Devils Trumpet Flower (Datura sp.). Yanacocha montane cloud forest, Ecuador

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) silhouetted against oak tree leaf. Elbe, Germany, June

Yellow springtails (Symphypleona) on Forget-me-not flower (Myosotis) Zillertal Alps, Austria, July

RF - Ripe black grapes Regent variety with autumn coloured leaves, Norfolk, England, UK, September

Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) two flowers and developing seed pod, near Castellucio di Norcia, Umbria, Italy, July

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Goat Willow catkins (Salix caprea), an important food source for pollinators in early spring. Peak District National Park, UK. April

RF- Close up of Leaves of Red Oak (Quercus rubra) in autumn. October

Yew (Taxus baccata) berries. Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk, UK, September

Water lily (Nymphaea rudgeana) leaves viewed from below in a black water creek. Suriname, October

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Spain

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in deciduous woodland, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, May

Highland cloud forest in the Talamanca Mountains of Costa Rica, April 2015

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"Spermatophytes: A Glimpse into Nature's Diverse Beauty" Delicate and serene, the water lily (Nymphaea alba) blooms underwater in a picturesque lake in the Ain region of the French Alps, captivating all who behold its ethereal beauty. (Photo: June) Witnessing the enchantment of a fully opened water lily (Nymphaea alba) beneath the surface of a pristine lake in France's Alps is like stepping into an aquatic wonderland. (Photo: June) Standing tall as ancient guardians, majestic beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) grace Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire, UK, their presence evoking a sense of timelessness and tranquility. Dive into an underwater spectacle where vibrant white waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) dance gracefully amidst crystal-clear waters in a breathtaking Alpine lake landscape. (Photo: June) Castellucio di Norcia comes alive with nature's own masterpiece as poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) paint fields with hues that rival even the most vivid dreams. Amidst Buckinghamshire's snowy embrace, a solitary snowdrop flower emerges delicately from its wintry slumber—a symbol of hope and resilience against nature's icy grip. (Photo: February) As dawn breaks over Loch Maree, Scots pine trees' reflection on its calm surface creates an awe-inspiring scene while Slioch mountain stands proudly in the background—a true Scottish marvel. The enchanting bluebells' carpet-like display adorns Eype Down with Colmers Hill providing an idyllic backdrop—an invitation to immerse oneself within this natural symphony of colors.