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Asparagales Collection

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) Bay, Ullswater, Lake District, England, UK

Wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) Bay, Ullswater, Lake District, England, UK, March

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Snowdrop (Galanthus Sp. ) single flower in snow, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, February

Snowdrop (Galanthus Sp. ) single flower in snow, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, February
Snowdrop (Galanthus Sp.) single flower in snow, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, February

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) on Eype Down with Colmer's Hill in background

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) on Eype Down with Colmer's Hill in background, Bridport, Dorset, England, UK. May 2014

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Common bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) growing on coastal cliff

Common bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) growing on coastal cliff, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK. June

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) in flower

Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) in flower, Lenaderg House, Banbridge Co. Down, Northern Ireland

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene), Marsland mouth, Cornwall, UK

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene), Marsland mouth, Cornwall, UK. JUne 2016

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) flowering in woodland

Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) flowering in woodland. Near village of Alport, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, March

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) with the Milky Way at night, and light pollution

Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) with the Milky Way at night, and light pollution from town in the distance, Keetmanshoop, Namibia. Colours accentuated digitally

Background imageAsparagales Collection: English bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK

English bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, April

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) feeding on Wild garlic / Ramsons

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) feeding on Wild garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) at Strawberry Banks, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust (GWT), Nature Reserve, Gloucestershire, UK. May

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Darwins Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) species which is pollinated by a long-tongued moth

Darwins Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) species which is pollinated by a long-tongued moth, from Ambila, Madagascar. Photograph taken on location for BBC Wild Madagascar Series, August 2009

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Coastal agave (Agave shawii) leaves. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Coastal agave (Agave shawii) leaves. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) a widespread orchid of grasslands and verges

Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) a widespread orchid of grasslands and verges, growing on St Georges Flower Bank, Bristol, UK, June

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower. UK. June

Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower. UK. June

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) on a roadside verge near Bristol, England

Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) on a roadside verge near Bristol, England, UK, June

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) in flower, Hampshire, UK June. Focus stacked

Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) in flower, Hampshire, UK June. Focus stacked

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Coastal agave (Agave shawii) flowering in Sonoran Desert

Coastal agave (Agave shawii) flowering in Sonoran Desert. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers

Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers, in this case the Toothed orchid (Neotinea tridentata). Preci, Umbria, Italy, May

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Wasp orchid, (Ophrys apifera var. trollii) growing on Cleeve Hill near Cheltenham

Wasp orchid, (Ophrys apifera var. trollii) growing on Cleeve Hill near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK, July

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Rosy garlic (Allium roseum) naturalised in the Avon Gorge, Bristol, England, UK, June

Rosy garlic (Allium roseum) naturalised in the Avon Gorge, Bristol, England, UK, June

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) at Siccaridge Wood, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) at Siccaridge Wood, Gloucestershire, England, UK, May

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripidium calceolus

Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripidium calceolus) reintroduced at Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Lancashire, England, UK, May

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Common Solomons seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) in Cooks Wood, Somerset, UK

Common Solomons seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) in Cooks Wood, Somerset, UK. April 2011

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Celandine crocus (Crocus korolkowii) carpets in areas of snowmelt

Celandine crocus (Crocus korolkowii) carpets in areas of snowmelt. Near Ansob Pass, Tajikistan. April 2014

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum) silhouetted against dawn sky, Namibia, May

Quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum) silhouetted against dawn sky, Namibia, May

Background imageAsparagales Collection: White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) flowerhead. Cyprus. April

White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) flowerhead. Cyprus. April

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Autumn squill (Scilla autumnalis) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Autumn squill (Scilla autumnalis) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in ancient woodland

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in ancient woodland, Lanhydrock, Cornwall, UK. May

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Badger (Meles meles) amongst Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). Scotland, UK. May

Badger (Meles meles) amongst Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). Scotland, UK. May

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Violet sabrewing hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) nectaring on Orchid. Costa Rica

Violet sabrewing hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) nectaring on Orchid. Costa Rica

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Green Veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) Roosting on Bluebell flower, Cambridgeshire

Green Veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) Roosting on Bluebell flower, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, April

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Saffron crocuses (Crocus sativus)

Saffron crocuses (Crocus sativus), cultivated for saffron, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, November

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Seeds and seedpods of Armenian grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) June

Seeds and seedpods of Armenian grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) June

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Monkey orchid (Orchis simia) in flower, close up, Torre Alfina, Lazio, Italy. May

Monkey orchid (Orchis simia) in flower, close up, Torre Alfina, Lazio, Italy. May

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Female Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) camouflaged on Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus)

Female Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) camouflaged on Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus) flower waiting for prey to land, Kenfig National Nature Reserve, Glamorgan, Wales, UK, June

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Bunch-flowered narcissus (Narcissus tazetta) flower head

Bunch-flowered narcissus (Narcissus tazetta) flower head, growing on limestone, Umbria, Italy. February

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Ghost orchid (Epipogium aphyllum) flowering in leaf litter on forest floor

Ghost orchid (Epipogium aphyllum) flowering in leaf litter on forest floor, Roncal Valley, Navarre, Spain, Europe

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Ghost orchid (Epipogium aphyllum), Roncal Valley, Navarre, Spain, Europe

Ghost orchid (Epipogium aphyllum), Roncal Valley, Navarre, Spain, Europe

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Madonna sun orchid (Thelymitra silena). Tasmania, Australia. October

Madonna sun orchid (Thelymitra silena). Tasmania, Australia. October

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Gunns tree orchid (Sarcochilus australis). Tasmania, Australia. November

Gunns tree orchid (Sarcochilus australis). Tasmania, Australia. November

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Tiger orchid (Diuris sulphurea). Tasmania, Australia. November

Tiger orchid (Diuris sulphurea). Tasmania, Australia. November

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Common spotted orchid and Southern marsh orchid hybrid (Dactyloriza x grandis) in flower

Common spotted orchid and Southern marsh orchid hybrid (Dactyloriza x grandis) in flower. Leicestershire, England, UK. Focus stacked

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii)

Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii). Volehouse Moor Devon Wildlife Trust Reserve, England, UK. June

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Saffron crocuses (Crocus sativus), cultivated for saffron, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain

Saffron crocuses (Crocus sativus), cultivated for saffron, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, November

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Iris (Iris pseudacorus) flower and seed pod illustration

Iris (Iris pseudacorus) flower and seed pod illustration

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Sour pitaya (Stenocereus gummosus) with Aloe (Aloe sp) flower spikes in background

Sour pitaya (Stenocereus gummosus) with Aloe (Aloe sp) flower spikes in background. Sonoran Desert, Puerto Balandra, near La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. 2013

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Desert lily (Hesperocallis undulata). Lower Colorado Desert, Northern Baja, Mexico

Desert lily (Hesperocallis undulata). Lower Colorado Desert, Northern Baja, Mexico

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Coastal century (Agave shawii), Baja elephant tree (Pachycormus discolor

Coastal century (Agave shawii), Baja elephant tree (Pachycormus discolor) and Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) in Sonoran Desert. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) agianst white background, Mull, Scotland

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) agianst white background, Mull, Scotland

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Autumn Lady s-tresses orchid (Spiranthes spiralis) locally rare plant

Autumn Lady s-tresses orchid (Spiranthes spiralis) locally rare plant. Epsom Downs, Surrey, England, August

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Green-winged orchid (Orchis / Anacamptis morio) clump, pale pink / white form

Green-winged orchid (Orchis / Anacamptis morio) clump, pale pink / white form, Mellis Common, Suffolk, UK, May

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in woodland copse, Wiltshire, UK, April

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in woodland copse, Wiltshire, UK, April

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Kokerboom or Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotomum), a species of aloe indigenous to Southern

Kokerboom or Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotomum), a species of aloe indigenous to Southern Africa. Quiver tree forest, Kalahari, Namibia

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Whorled solomons seal (Polygonatum verticillatum) England, UK, July

Whorled solomons seal (Polygonatum verticillatum) England, UK, July

Background imageAsparagales Collection: White helleborine (Cephalanthera damasonium) at Buckholt Wood, Gloucestershire, England

White helleborine (Cephalanthera damasonium) at Buckholt Wood, Gloucestershire, England, UK, June

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Sword-leaved helleborine (Cephalanthera longifolia) at Chappetts Copse, Hampshire

Sword-leaved helleborine (Cephalanthera longifolia) at Chappetts Copse, Hampshire, England, UK, May

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Northern marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza purpurella) at Teesmouth National Nature Reserve

Northern marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza purpurella) at Teesmouth National Nature Reserve, North Gare near Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, UK, June

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Musk orchid (Herminium monorchis) growing on the scarp slope of the Cotswolds at Crickley

Musk orchid (Herminium monorchis) growing on the scarp slope of the Cotswolds at Crickley Hill, Gloucestershire, England, UK, July

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) growing in Chappetts Copse, Hampshire, England, UK

Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) growing in Chappetts Copse, Hampshire, England, UK, May

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Early spider orchid (Ophrys spegodes) growing on Samphire Hoe near Dover, Kent, England

Early spider orchid (Ophrys spegodes) growing on Samphire Hoe near Dover, Kent, England, UK, May

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Dark red helleborine (Epipactis atrorubens ), a rare orchid

Dark red helleborine (Epipactis atrorubens ), a rare orchid. 90% of the British population grow at this old quarry at Bishop Middleham, County Durham, England, UK. July

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Commonly planted in churchyards, Common snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis

Commonly planted in churchyards, Common snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) growing here in St Cuthberts Church, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, England, UK, March

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Clarkes pool meadow, an unimproved lowland hay meadow managed by the Gloucestershire

Clarkes pool meadow, an unimproved lowland hay meadow managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, dotted with Green-winged orchids (Anacamptis morio) in early spring

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Birds nest orchid (Neottia nidus-avis) growing in Buckholt Wood, Gloucestershire, UK

Birds nest orchid (Neottia nidus-avis) growing in Buckholt Wood, Gloucestershire, UK, June

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Southern marsh-orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa) at sunrise, Groot Schietveld

Southern marsh-orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa) at sunrise, Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Path leading through through woodland with Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)

Path leading through through woodland with Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in spring, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, May

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Burnt-tip orchid (Neotinea ustulata) group flowering in species rich ancient alpine meadow

Burnt-tip orchid (Neotinea ustulata) group flowering in species rich ancient alpine meadow. North Tyrol, Austria. June

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Frost on soaptree yuccas (Yucca elata) and winter morning fog, in the gypsum sand

Frost on soaptree yuccas (Yucca elata) and winter morning fog, in the gypsum sand dunes of White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA. January

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Quiver tree forest (Aloe dichotoma) at night with stars and the Milky Way

Quiver tree forest (Aloe dichotoma) at night with stars and the Milky Way, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) anthers and inner petals. Outer petals have been removed

Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) anthers and inner petals. Outer petals have been removed
Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) anthers and inner petals.Outer petals have been removed. Focus stacked

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Spider lily (Hymenocallis sp) flowering beside Lacantun River, Chiapas, Mexico

Spider lily (Hymenocallis sp) flowering beside Lacantun River, Chiapas, Mexico

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) dispersing pollen by sonication which replicates buzz pollination

Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) dispersing pollen by sonication which replicates buzz pollination. Controlled conditions

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Hedgehog-shaped lip bulbophyllum (Bulbophyllum echinolabium), Cultivated in glasshouse

Hedgehog-shaped lip bulbophyllum (Bulbophyllum echinolabium), Cultivated in glasshouse, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Controlled conditions

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Afghanistan Juno iris (Iris cycloglossa) with yellow nectar guides. In cultivation

Afghanistan Juno iris (Iris cycloglossa) with yellow nectar guides. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to Afghanistan

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Wasp (Vespula germanica) nectaring on Pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa)

Wasp (Vespula germanica) nectaring on Pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa). Pollen is deposited on underside of wasps hairy body and transferred to stigma of next flower visited

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Celandine crocus (Crocus korolkowii) carpet in area of snowmelt

Celandine crocus (Crocus korolkowii) carpet in area of snowmelt. Pollinated by solitary bees and bumblebees. In valley, near Ansob Pass, Tajikistan. April 2014

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Porcelain orchid (Chloraea magellanica) with osmophores on lip fluorescing in UV light

Porcelain orchid (Chloraea magellanica) with osmophores on lip fluorescing in UV light. Chile. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Slipper orchid (Cypripedium tibeticum)

Slipper orchid (Cypripedium tibeticum), two flowers. Balangshan, Wolong, Sichuan Province, China. June

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Golden spider lily (Lycoris aurea) in rain

Golden spider lily (Lycoris aurea) in rain. Yunnan Province, China. In Japan it is pollinated by swallowtail butterflies

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Soaptree yucca (Yucca elata) at sunset

Soaptree yucca (Yucca elata) at sunset. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA. January

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Sword-grass moth (Xylena exsoleta) caterpillar on Field gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus)

Sword-grass moth (Xylena exsoleta) caterpillar on Field gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus). Cyprus. April

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Tassel hyacinth (Muscari comosum) flower. Cyprus. April

Tassel hyacinth (Muscari comosum) flower. Cyprus. April

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Umbilicate woodcock orchid (Ophrys umbilicata) flowers. Cyprus. April

Umbilicate woodcock orchid (Ophrys umbilicata) flowers. Cyprus. April

Background imageAsparagales Collection: Autumn ladies tresses (Spiranthes spiralis) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Autumn ladies tresses (Spiranthes spiralis) Sark, British Channel Islands, August



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