Stems Collection (page 7)

Hungarian Glider (Neptis rivularis) caterpillar, on Bucks Beard (Aruncus dioicus) stem, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, May

Field Maple (Acer campestre) close-up of corky twigs, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, April

Cut stems made into stakes, in coppice woodland, Ox Close Wood, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, March

Walters Dogwood (Cornus walteri) close-up of trunk, growing as ornamental in woodland, Thornham Estate, Thornham Magna, Suffolk, England, March

Chinese Witch-hazel (Hamamelis mollis) close-up of trunk, growing as ornamental in woodland, Thornham Estate, Thornham Magna, Suffolk, England, March

Olive-winged Bulbul (Pycnonotus plumosus plumosus) adult pair, mutual preening, perched on vine stem, Taman Negara N. P
Olive-winged Bulbul (Pycnonotus plumosus plumosus) adult pair, mutual preening, perched on vine stem, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

Scarlet-rumped Trogon (Harpactes duvaucelii) adult male, perched on vine stem, Taman Negara N. P
Scarlet-rumped Trogon (Harpactes duvaucelii) adult male, perched on vine stem, Taman Negara N.P. Titiwangsa Mountains, Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, February

European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) adult female, non-breeding plumage, perched on reed stem, Suffolk, England, January

Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus tasmaniensis) adult, feeding on stems, Maria Island N. P. Tasmania, Australia, February
Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus tasmaniensis) adult, feeding on stems, Maria Island N.P. Tasmania, Australia, February

Jagadis Chandra Bose (1858-1937) Indian botanist and physicist, demonstrating electrical changes in plant stems (1926). Halftone from a photograph

Gems of the changing autumn, how beautiful ye are! Shining from your glossy
" Gems of the changing autumn, how beautiful ye are! Shining from your glossy stems like many a golden star."

Biomass crop, stack of willow bundles after being harvested for bio-fuel, Cumbria, England, August

Greek Mullein (Verbascum olympicum) flowers and felted stems, in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July

Corn Cob Euphorbia (Euphorbia mamillaris) spiny stems, South Africa, August

Euphorbia (Euphorbia venenata) spiny stems, South Africa, August

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) adult, with foot raised, perched on bramble stem during snowfall, West Yorkshire, England, March

Blue-winged Mountain Tanager (Anisognathus somptuosus) adult, perched on flower stem in montane rainforest, Andes, Ecuador, November

Dog Rose (Rosa canina) close-up of stems and leaves, West Yorkshire, England, October

Common Ivy (Hedera helix) leaves and stems, growing on Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) trunk in woodland, West Yorkshire, England, February

Sea Kale (Crambe maritima) forced stems, growing beside terracotta forcing pot in vegetable garden, Herefordshire, England, May

Robins Pincushion (Diplolepis rosae) gall, on rose stem, Dorset, England, July

Kentish Snail (Monacha cantiana) baby, crawling along reed stem, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, September

Migrant Hawker (Aeshna mixta) adult male, resting on poppy stem, Leicestershire, England, September

Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis) adult, perched on fern stem in montane rainforest, Andes, Ecuador, November

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) introduced species, close-up of stems and berries, growing on house wall, Dordogne, France, November

Early Thorn Moth (Selenia dentaria) adult, roosting in ivy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, July

Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) adult male, singing and displaying, perched on stems, North Dakota, U.S.A. May

Borage bunch on white background

Black radish on white background

Nantes carrots on white background

Wild asparagus on white background

Preparing strawberries

Raw asparagus

Garlic Chives on white background

Making garlic plait

Plaiting garlic bulbs

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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.