Stems Collection (page 15)

Leaf stem node, light micrograph
Leaf stem node. Light micrograph of a vertical section through a leaf stem node from a sycamore tree (Acer pseudoplatanus)

Root systems of various different plants. Ivy (Hedera helix), at bottom, can be seen with roots coming from the nodes of the trailing stem (adventitious roots)

Anemone flowers (Anemone sp. )
Anemone flowers (Anemone sp.)

Sunflowers (Helianthus sp. )
Sunflowers. Two sunflowers (Helianthus sp.) in bloom. Sunflowers are grown commercially for the oil obtained from the seeds

Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata Bluebird )

Flowering stems

Bulbous buttercup (Ranunculus bulbosus) runners, with stems, leaves and flowers on display. Mature plants send out long sideway stems called runners

Lesser swine-cress (Coronopus didymus)
Lesser swinecress (Coronopus didymus)

Garlic (Allium sativum). Photographed in May

Phragmites australis
Common Reed (Phragmites australis)

Bellflower (Campanula elatinoides) on a rock

Garlic (Allium sativum)
Garlic plant stems (Allium sativum) curling. The tops of the plants should be removed when they start to curl to prevent them from flowering

Gypsophila flowers (Gypsophila sp. )
Gypsophila flowers (Gypsophila sp.)

Small pasque (Pulsatilla pratensis)
Small pasque flowers (Pulsatilla pratensis), seen in evening light. This flowering plant is found in central and eastern Europe

Sea grape (Ephedra distachya) growing amongst sand dunes on the Brittany coast in France. This plant is the source of ephedrine, a nerve stimulant similar to adrenaline

Leafy goosefoot (Chenopodium foliosum) berries. Also called strawberry sticks because of its edible red fruits, the leafy goosefoot is native to Eurasia but is also found as an introduced species in

Mossy stonecrop (Crassula tillaea)

Hosta Halcyon and Iris sibirica
Hosta leaves (Hosta Halcyon ) in the foreground and Siberian iris stems (Iris sibirica) in the background

Organic onions (Allium Red Baron )
Oraganic onions (Allium Red Baron ) growing in a vegetable bed

Phototropism. Fuchsia plant (Fuchsia sp.) growing to the left towards a light source. This kind of directional plant growth in response to light is regulated by photoreceptors and plant hormones

Ranunculus flowers (Ranunculus sp. )
Ranunculus flowers (Ranunculus sp.)

Reeds in a lake at sunset
Reflections of reeds in a lake at sunset. Photographed in Arizona, USA

Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris)
Stems of Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris). Photographed at RHS Rosemoor, Devon, UK

Persian Buttercups (Ranunculus asiaticus)
Flowers of Persian Buttercups (Ranunculus asiaticus)

Rose (Rosa sericea pteracantha)
Thorny stem and foliage of Rose (Rosa sericea pteracantha). Photographed at The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Hampshire, UK, in the Summer

Common Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)
Flowers, stems and foliage of Common Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) in the spring

Alpine Pasque flower (Pulsatilla alpina)
Stems and flowers of Alpine pasque flower (Pulsatilla alpina). Photographed in the French Alps

Prickly Poppy (Papaver argemone)
Foliage, stems and flowers of Prickly Poppy (Papaver argemone). This is a rare arable weed in the UK. Photographed in France

Bamboo (Phyllostachys sp. )
Bamboo stems (Phyllostachys sp.). Photographed in the Majorelle Garden, Marrakech, Morocco

Black bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra)
Black bamboo stems (Phyllostachys nigra)

Weeping sedge (Carex oshimensis)

Columbine (Aquilegia Butterfly adonis blue ). The columbine is a perennial that is native to Britain. It flowers in the late spring and early summer

Lord Ansons Pea (Lathyrus nervosus)

Climbing Bleeding Heart (Dicentra scandens Athens Yellow )

Lisianthus (Eustoma Picotee blue ). This annual plant flowers in summer

Sea holly flower heads
Sea holly (Eryngium tripartitum) flower heads

Phyllostachys aureosulcata Spectabilis
Yellow-groove bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata Spectabilis )

Phyllostachys aureosulcata Aureocaulis
Yellow-groove bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata Aureocaulis )

Pompon Dahlia flowers in the early morning

Poppy (Papaver sp. ) flowers
Poppy flowers (Papaver sp.) growing among grasses in a meadow

Climbing plants. Flowers of the flame nasturtium (Tropaeolum speciosum, red) and the climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris, white). The flame nasturtium is a perennial that flowers in the summer

Sand food plants (Pholisma sonorae). These mushroom-shaped parasitic plants are native to the deserts of south-western USA and Mexico. They are found growing on shifting sand dunes

Sweet vernal (Anthoxanthum odoratum) flowerheads. This perennial grass can grow to 0.5 metres and smells of coumarin. It is also known as Vanilla grass

Erythronium californicum
Californian fawn lily (Erythronium californicum) flowers. Photographed in California

Common snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)
Common snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) flowering in spring. Photographed in Devon, UK

Gladiolus buds. Raindrops on buds of gladiolus (Gladiolus communis ssp. Byzantinus)

Calla lily seed heads
Calla lily, or Arum lily, (Arum italicum) seed heads

Waterlily tulips (Tulipa kaufmannian Shakespeare ). These plants are also known as Kaufmanns tulips

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"Exploring the Beauty and Diversity of Stems: From Tea Plants to Mock Orange" Delicate and fragrant, the tea plant's stems hold the secrets to a soothing cup of warmth and tranquility. A majestic sight in frosty Midlands, England - behold the Common Kingfisher perched gracefully on a glistening stem. Dive into the microscopic world with a light micrograph revealing intricate details of Whisk Fern's stem structure. Against a vibrant blue sky in Lower Saxony, Germany, Ox-eye Daisy flowers proudly bloom atop slender green stems. The Auricula Purpurea stands tall with its striking purple blooms adorning sturdy stems, captivating all who pass by. In distant lands where tradition thrives, Qat stems symbolize cultural heritage and communal gatherings that transcend time. "Suddenly From Nowhere, " an enigmatic masterpiece painted by nature itself - white tulips emerging from slender green stems against a backdrop of mystery. Witnessing nature's cycle firsthand - "The Decay" reveals how even decaying stems play an essential role in nurturing new life within forests and gardens alike. Plummet into the depths of "Ocean Deep, " where resilient underwater plants sway gently with their long-reaching aquatic stems as they dance beneath shimmering waves. As spring arrives, St. George bursts forth with vibrant red blooms held high on strong green stalks – a symbol of courage and resilience throughout history.