Stems Collection (page 8)

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

Flat Leaf Parsley on white background

Monarda didyma, Bergamot, leaves and flowers

Stems of red tomatoes in and in front of a metal collander, close up

Levisticum officinale, fresh Lovage sprigs, close up

Five wild mushrooms, with off-white and brown caps and thick fleshy stems, view from above

Origanum onites, fresh Pot Marjoram sprigs, close up

Daucus carota, five Carrots with long green stems, close up

Spinacia oleracea, Spinach leaves on stems tied in bunches, front view

Green leaves

Large cluster of tomatoes on a wooden tray in the sun, front view

Apium graveolens dulce, Celery, cluster of long green stalks, side view

Raw lobster, fish and seaweed stems, close up

Lepista nuda, Wood Blewit, mushroom, torn out and turned upside down, brown cap, showing reddish lamellae and red-white stem, bottom covered in earth

Pile of stems

Using rotary line trimmer to cut through leafy plants, close up, high angle view

Yellow, red and green peppers, close-up

Red Chard (Beta vulgaris Subsp. cicla var. flavescens), leaf close up showing red stems and veins

Coriandrum sativum, fresh Coriander sprigs, close up

Spinacia oleracea, handful of Spinach leaves on single stem, view from above

Oriental bowl filled with noodles and set of wooden chopsticks

Brassica rapa, White Turnips, white roots with wrinkly foliage at end of long stalks, view from above

Beta vulgaris, Red-Stemmed Swiss Chard, three red stalks with veiny, wrinkled, deep green leaves

Zingiber officinale, large lump of Ginger, view from above

Baby fennel on white background

Spring onions on white background

Two Harvest Mice climbing on plant stems, reaching up to grab stalk

A Cricket (Gryllidae) climbing plant stem, side view

Mature Dragonfly nymph (Anisoptera) crawling up stem out of water

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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.