Umbellifer Collection

Sweet Cicely -Myrrhis odorata-, Europe

Twin-spot fritillary Underside, resting on umbellifer Bukk National Park Hungary
GET-1505 Twin-spot fritillary - Underside, resting on umbellifer Bukk National Park - Hungary Brenthis hecate Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Frost on umbels (Apiaceae), Misurina, Dolomites, Italy, Europe

Hogweed -Heracleum-, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Yareta or Llareta cushion plant -Azorella compacta-, Putre, Arica and Parinacota Region, Chile

Flowering Ashweed or Ground Elder -Aegopodium podagraria-

Flowering Wild Carrot -Daucus carota ssp. carota-, umbel flower head, inflorescence

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), flower with a wipe effect

Cushion bolax -Azorella trifurcata Nana-

French Cow Parsley -Orlaya grandiflora-, flowering, native to the Mediterranean, Thuringia, Germany

Alpine Sea Holly, Alpine Eryngo or Queen of the Alps -Eryngium alpinum-, inflorescence, Malbun, Liechtenstein Alps, Triesenberg, Liechtenstein

Wild carrot -Daucus carota-, umbelliferous blossom from below against a blue sky, Jena, Thuringia, Germany

Flannel Flower -Actinotus helianthi-, Botanical Garden, Canberra, Australia

Caraway or Persian Cumin -Carum carvi-, Switzerland, Europe

Mt Zugspitze with Hogweed -Heracleum sphondylium- at sunrise, Berwang, Lechtal Valley, Reutte District, Tyrol, Austria

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Sweet Cicely - very aromatic umbellifer - Roadside (Myrrhis odorata) Date:

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Rose Chafer - feeding on umbellifer flowers (Cetonia aurata) Date:

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Wild Carrot / Sea Carrot (Daucus carota ssp. gummifer) Date:

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Sea-holly - in flower (Eryngium maritimum) Date:

Hogweed, Heracleum sphondylium; white umbellifer flowers beside a country path in summer

Wild carrot, Daucus carota, flowering in wild grassland in France

Young plant of fools parsley, Aethusa cynapium, an annual arable and garden weed

Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) flowering mass, growing on roadside verge, Powys, Wales, June

White-letter Hairstreak (Satyrium w-album) adult, feeding on umbellifer flowers, France, August

Scarab Beetle (Hoplia argentea) adult, feeding on umbellifer flowers, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Levisticum officinale, fresh Lovage sprigs, close up

Oenanthe pimpinelloides in flower
Corky-fruited water-dropwort (Oenanthe pimpinelloides) in flower. Photographed in Somerset, UK, in June

Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) C016 / 4361
Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris), also known as Queen Anns Lace. This robust short lived perennial is found on moist or shaded fertile soils

Hogweed seeds (Heracleum sphondylium) SEM
Hogweed, pair of seeds (Heracleum sphondylium), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification x7.5 at 10cm wide

Cumin, SEM
Cumin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a dried cumin (Cuminum cyminum) fruit pod. The fruit pods are sometimes referred to as seeds

Caraway fruit, SEM
Caraway fruit. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cross section through a dried caraway (Carum carvi) fruit

Coriander fruit, SEM
Coriander fruit. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a coriander (Coriandrum sativum) fruit pod cut in half. The whole coriander plant edible but the dried fruit is used as a culinary

Celery fruit, SEM
Celery fruit. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the dried fruit, often referred to as seeds, of the celery plant (Apium graveolens)

Ajowan fruits. Ajowan, also known as ajwain, is the dried seed-like fruit from the Trachyspermum copticum plant. It is used as a culinary spice in some Indian dishes

Anise, SEM
Anise, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Anise, also known as aniseed, is the fruit of Pimpinella anisum which contains an essential oil with a very strong liquorice-like aroma

Ajowan fruit, SEM
Ajowan fruit. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dried fruit of Trachyspermum copticum. Ajowan, also known as ajwain, is a seed-like fruit used as a culinary spice in some Indian dishes

Parasitic Wasp (Gasteruption jaculator) adult female, feeding on umbellifer flowers, Southwater Woods, West Sussex, England, July

Field Eryngo - in flower; rare plant in UK
ROG-14144 Field Eryngo - in flower Romania Eryngium campestre rare plant in UK. Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Wild Carrot (Daucus carota) close-up of seedhead, growing in wildflower meadow, near Downe, Kent, England, august

Cinnabar Moth (Tyria jacobaeae) adult female, resting on umbellifer stem, Scotland, june

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) valesina form, adult, resting on umbellifer bud, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) flowering, Shapwick Heath Nature Reserve, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, july

Common Treefrog (Hyla arborea) adult, resting on umbellifer stem, Greece, april

Great Green Bush-cricket (Tettigonia viridissima) adult, resting on Wild Carrot (Daucus carota) flowerhead, Italy, july

Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) adult female, resting on umbellifer seedhead in riverside habitat, England

Frozen Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium). Icicle hanging off a frozen Hogweed seed head. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in December

Thapsia villosa flowers. Photographed in Sierra de Grazalema, Andalucia, Spain

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"Exploring the Beauty of Umbellifers: From Sweet Cicely to Alpine Sea Holly" Discover the enchanting world of umbelliferous plants, starting with the delicate Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) found in Europe. Its aromatic leaves and white flowers add a touch of sweetness to any garden. In Bukk National Park, Hungary, witness nature's artistry as a Twin-spot fritillary rests gracefully on an umbellifer, showcasing its intricate patterns against a backdrop of lush greenery. The coolness of this Austrian landscape creates a serene atmosphere that captivates all who visit. Venturing into the Liechtenstein Alps, be amazed by the regal beauty of Alpine Sea Holly (Eryngium alpinum). Its majestic inflorescence stands tall amidst crystal-covered surroundings, reminding us of nature's resilience even in cold climates. Traveling across continents to Cornwall, England, encounter Hogweed (Heracleum), towering over fields with its impressive size and captivating flower heads. This European native adds drama and grandeur to any landscape it graces. Meanwhile, Ground Elder (Aegopodium podagraria), also known as Flowering Ashweed or Ground Elder, displays its delicate white flowers against vibrant green foliage. Despite being considered invasive in some regions, its graceful appearance cannot be denied. Journeying further south to Chile's Arica and Parinacota Region lies Yareta or Llareta cushion plant (Azorella compacta). This unique species forms dense cushions that seem frozen in time—a testament to adaptation in extreme environments. The Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) showcases its elegant flower with a wipe effect—an artistic display that highlights nature's creativity. Meanwhile, Cushion bolax (Azorella trifurcata Nana) thrives in rocky landscapes with its low-growing habit and small yellow flowers.