Wind Dispersal Collection

Maple seed flight path. Multi-flash photo composition of a maple seed (Acer sp.) spinning as it falls. Maple seeds are attached to the tree in pairs

Common Puffball fungus (Lycoperdon perlatum) emitting spores into the air

Maple Pere Davids Maple Acer davidii Green Deciduous
Leaf and winged seeds of Pere Davids Maple, Acer davidii in sunlight

Tragopogon Dubius Western Salsify Goat's Beard
Closeup of the seed head of a western salsify plant, Tragopogon dubius

BAL0651801
Dandelion seed heads glow with the lights as the sun sets in the evening

Yellow salsify seeds. Close-up of a seed leaving the seed-head of the yellow salsify (Tragopogon dubuis). This plant has a similar seed head to the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) seeds C016 / 5981
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) seeds

Pollen grains, artwork
Pollen grains. Artwork of pollen grains from different flowers. The outer wall (exine) of each pollen grain is highly sculpted to aid their dispersal

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) seed C016 / 5982
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) seed

Wind dispersal of pollen C015 / 5182
Wind dispersal of pollen. Million of pollen grains being dispersed on the wind

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seedhead C016 / 4717
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seedhead. Close-up of an opening flower (left) and seedhead (clock, right) of a dandelion plant. Photographed in the UK

Scots pine pollen grain, SEM
Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) pollen grain, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The pollen grain has two air-filled, wing-like bladders (pink)

Dandelion seed heads
dandelion

Dandelion pappus, SEM
Dandelion pappus (Taraxacum officinale), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is the top of one of the hundreds of seeds attached to a dandelion seedhead

Cottongrass on a bog asphodel seed-head. Strands of wind-blown common cotton grass ( Eriophorum angustifolium) lodged on a seed-head of bog asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum)

Epilobium angustifolium seeds
Rosebay willowherb seed pod (Epilobium angustifolium) discharging seeds. Each seed has a plume of fine hairs that help the seed to remain airborne, aiding its dispersal by wind

Spear thistle seed (Cirsium vulgare) on bracken (Pteridium aquilinum). Photographed in East Sussex, UK, in August

Sycamore seeds (Acer pseudoplatanus). The sycamore is native to Europe, although it has been introduced into temperate areas worldwide

Dandelion seed-head, Taraxacum
Dandelion seed-head. Silhouette of a dandelion seed-head (Taraxacum sp. ). The seed-head, or clock, is covered in seeds. Each individual seed is attached to a parachute of fine hairs

Dandelion clock
Dandelion seeds. Close-up of seeds leaving the seed-head (or " clock" ) of the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Spear thistle seeds (Cirsium vulgare). Photographed in East Sussex, UK, in August

Bristly ox-tongue seed head (Picris echioidies). Photographed in September

Japanese maple seeds (Acer palmatum Osakazuki ). The wings on these seeds allow them to be dispersed far away from the tree they came from by the wind

Greater quaking grass (Briza maxima)
Greater quaking grass flowers (Briza maxima). These flowers move in the slightest breeze allowing the seeds to be easily dispersed by the wind

Goats beard (Tragopogon pratensis)
Goats beard seed head (Tragopogon pratensis). Each seed is topped by a feathery parachute (pappus) of fine hairs, which allows the seeds to be widely dispersed by the wind

Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale)
Dandelion seed head and flower (Taraxacum officinale). Each seed is topped by a feathery parachute (pappus) of fine hairs, which allows the seeds to be widely dispersed by the wind

Wych elm (Ulmus glabra) seeds and foliage

Grey sallow (Salix cinerea)
Grey sallow tree (Salix cinerea) laden with seeds. Photographed in October

Winged fruit, keys, and colourful autumn leaves of Field Maple Acer campestre, Dorset
ROG-13358 Winged fruit, keys, and colourful autumn leaves of Field Maple Dorset, UK Acer campestre Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Goats beard seedhead (Tragopogon pratensis). Photographed in Michigan, USA

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"Nature's Aerial Ballet: The Fascinating World of Wind Dispersal" Maple seed flight path: Watch as these delicate maple seeds gracefully twirl and spiral through the air, carried by the wind to find their new home. Common Puffball fungus emitting spores into the air: Witness the magical moment when this unique fungus releases its spores, creating a cloud-like burst that drifts away with the breeze. Pere Davids Maple - Acer davidii Green Deciduous: This majestic tree relies on wind dispersal to spread its seeds far and wide, ensuring its survival for generations to come. Tragopogon Dubius Western Salsify Goat's Beard: Behold the fluffy white tufts of this enchanting plant, designed perfectly for catching gusts of wind and transporting its seeds across vast distances. BAL0651801: Discover how even tiny particles like pollen can be carried effortlessly by the wind, contributing to pollination and enabling plants to reproduce successfully. Dandelion seedhead C018 / 1794 & C018 / 1790: These iconic dandelions have mastered the art with their feathery parachutes that carry their seeds on an airborne adventure. Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) seeds C016 / 5981 & C016 / 5982: Marvel at nature's ingenuity as sycamore trees employ winged samaras that catch currents in order to disperse their offspring far from their parent tree. Pollen grains, artwork: Delve into a microscopic world where intricate pollen grains take flight on gentle breezes, playing a vital role in fertilization and sustaining biodiversity. In this captivating dance between nature and wind dispersal, life finds ingenious ways to ensure continuity while painting our surroundings with beauty and resilience.