Vascular Plant Collection (page 43)

Lastrea cristata uliginosa. The crested buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Allosorus crispus. The mountain parsley fern, or Rock brakes, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Lastrea Filix-mas pumila. B. L. Filix-mas paleacea, The male fern, or Common buckler fern. Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), Illustrator. ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Athyrium Filix-foemina. The lady fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A-B. Asplenium Adiantum-nigrum. C-D. A. Adiantum-nigrum obtusum. The black maidenhair spleenwort, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Polypodium vulgare cambricum. B. P. vulgare crenatum. The common polypody, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Lastrea Thelypteris. The marsh, or Female buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Lastrea Filix-mas cristata. B. L. Filix-mas polydactyla. The male fern, or Common buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Lastrea Filix-mas. The male fern, or Common buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Polypodium vulgare semilacerum. B. P. vulgare serratum. The common polypody, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Lastrea cristata. The crested buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Asplenium Trichomanes. The common maidenhair spleenwort, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Lastrea dilatata glandulosa. The broad prickly-toothed buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Botrychium Lunaria. B. Ophioglossum vulgatum. C. O. lusitanicum. The common moonwort, The common adders tongue, The dwarf adders tongue, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator)

Polypodium Robertianum. The limestone polypod, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Athyrium Filix-foemina ovatum. The lady fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Cystopteris fragilis. B. C. regia. C. C. montana. The brittle bladder fern, The Alpine, or Royal bladder fern, The mountain bladder fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator)

Lastrea Oreopteris. The mountain buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Lastrea rigida. The rigid buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Polypodium alpestre. The Alpine polypody, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Adiantum Capillus-Veneris. The common maidenhair fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Asplenium marium. The sea spleenwort, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A-B. Lastrea dilatata coliina; C-D. L. dilatata nana. The broad prickly-toothed buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Polystichum angulare subtripinnatum. B. P. angulare tripinnatum. C. P. angulare proliferum. The soft prickly shield fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857

A. Ceterach officinarum. B. Gymnogramma leptophylla. C. Blechnum spicant. The scale fern, Scaly spleenwort, The small-leaved gymnogram, The common hard fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887)

Asplenium Adiantum-nigrum acutum. The black maidenhair spleenwort, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Lastrea Filix-mas incisa. The male fern, or Common buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Pteris aquilina. The common brakes, or Bracken, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Lastrea dilatata. The broad prickly-toothed buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Woodsia ilvensis. B. W. alpina. The oblong woodsia - The Alpine, or Deltoid woodsia, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Lastrea foeniseeii. The hay-scented, or Concave prickly-toothed buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Polystichum Lonchitis. The Alpine shield fern, or Holly fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Lastrea spinulosa. The narrow prickly-toothed buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Osmunda regalis. The royal, or Flowering fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Polypodium vulgare (A, B, C, D), P. vulgare acutum (E), P. vulgare hifidum (F). The common polypody, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Polystichum aculeatum. B. P. aculeatum argutum. C. P. aculeatum alatum. The common prickly shield fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Fossil horsetail (Calamites sp. ) trunk C013 / 6541
Fossilised giant horsetail (Calamites sp.) trunk. The horsetails are a prehistoric family of vascular plants that reproduce by spores rather than seeds

Northern moonwort (Botrychium boreale) with spores (small round specks) on its fertile fronds. Photographed in Norway

Common moonwort (Botrychium lunaria) with spores (yellow) at the tip of the fronds. Photographed in Scotland

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"Exploring the Beauty of Vascular Plants: From Underwater Water Lilies to Autumnal Silver Birch" Delicate and serene, a water lily (Nymphaea alba) flower gracefully blooms underwater in the crystal-clear lake of Ain, nestled amidst the breathtaking Alps of France. (June) Witness nature's enchantment as a waterlily (Nymphaea alba) unfurls its petals beneath the shimmering surface of a tranquil lake in the majestic Alps of Ain, France. (June) Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire, UK unveils an ancient wonder - towering beech trees (Fagus sylvatica), their branches reaching towards the heavens with timeless elegance. Dive into an ethereal world below as you gaze upon a mesmerizing underwater view adorned by delicate waterlilies (Nymphaea alba), dancing effortlessly in harmony within a picturesque lake surrounded by the awe-inspiring Alps of Ain, France. Castellucio di Norcia comes alive with vibrant hues as poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) paint the landscape with their radiant presence. Amidst Buckinghamshire's snowy embrace, a solitary snowdrop (Galanthus Sp. ) emerges from its wintry slumber, showcasing resilience and beauty against all odds during February. Loch Maree awakens at sunrise to reveal nature's masterpiece – Scots pine trees' reflection mirrored on its calm waters while Slioch stands tall in majestic splendor. Colmers Hill witnesses an enchanting spectacle as bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) carpet Eype Down with their delicate blooms while providing an idyllic backdrop for this captivating scene. In Derbyshire's Peak District National Park lies succisa pratensis or Devil's-bit scabious; a wildflower that blooms in September, attracting admiration with its vibrant purple hues.