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Plantae Collection (page 13)

Background imagePlantae Collection: Chilean bellflower (Crinodendron hookerianum) releasing pollen via sonication which

Chilean bellflower (Crinodendron hookerianum) releasing pollen via sonication which replicates buzz pollination. Native to Chile. Controlled conditions

Background imagePlantae Collection: Flannel bush (Fremontodendron California Glory ) exposed and overflowing

Flannel bush (Fremontodendron California Glory ) exposed and overflowing nectaries fluorescuing in UV light. Native to southwest USA

Background imagePlantae Collection: New Zealand tree fuchsia (Fuchsia excorticata) with blue pollen and yellow tipped stigma

New Zealand tree fuchsia (Fuchsia excorticata) with blue pollen and yellow tipped stigma. Focus stacked

Background imagePlantae Collection: Bloody bellflower (Nesocodon mauritianus), female phase with red nectar surrounding stigma

Bloody bellflower (Nesocodon mauritianus), female phase with red nectar surrounding stigma. Native to Mauritius. Cultivated at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK

Background imagePlantae Collection: Goat willow (Salix caprea) female catkin in UV light, fine hairs and nectar fluroescing

Goat willow (Salix caprea) female catkin in UV light, fine hairs and nectar fluroescing. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Background imagePlantae 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 imagePlantae Collection: Gold band lily (Lilium auratum) with yellow nectar guides. In cultivation. Native to Japan

Gold band lily (Lilium auratum) with yellow nectar guides. In cultivation. Native to Japan

Background imagePlantae Collection: Southern magnolia / Bull bay (Magnolia grandiflora) flower

Southern magnolia / Bull bay (Magnolia grandiflora) flower. The opening and closing of petals controls the time beetle pollinators enter and leave the flower

Background imagePlantae Collection: Sun bromeliad (Fascicularia bicolor). Central leaves turn red to attract hummingbird

Sun bromeliad (Fascicularia bicolor). Central leaves turn red to attract hummingbird pollinators before flowers open. Cultivated in garden. Surrey, England, UK

Background imagePlantae Collection: Malachite sunbird (Nectarinia famosa) male nectaring on King protea (Protea cynaroides)

Malachite sunbird (Nectarinia famosa) male nectaring on King protea (Protea cynaroides). Cape Province, South Africa. August

Background imagePlantae Collection: Celandine crocus (Crocus korolkowii) carpet in area of snowmelt. Pollinated by solitary bees

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

Background imagePlantae Collection: Texas bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) and Indian paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) amongst

Texas bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) and Indian paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) amongst wildflowers in ditch beside byway. Rains triggered germinaton of annual seeds. Cuero, Texas, USA. April

Background imagePlantae Collection: Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) with ring of nectaries below stamens. Focus stacked

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) with ring of nectaries below stamens. Focus stacked

Background imagePlantae Collection: Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) flower, pollen and nectar fluorescing in UV light

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) flower, pollen and nectar fluorescing in UV light. Surrey, England, UK. Native to USA. Focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Background imagePlantae 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 imagePlantae Collection: Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), blue nectar guides and anthers, pollen and stigma fluorescing

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), blue nectar guides and anthers, pollen and stigma fluorescing in UV light. Focus stacked

Background imagePlantae Collection: Southern catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) flowers. Recently opened with yellow nectar guides

Southern catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) flowers. Recently opened with yellow nectar guides, purple in older pollinated flowers. Surrey, England, UK. Native to USA

Background imagePlantae Collection: Great yellow bumblebee (Bombus distinguendus) nectaring on Kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria)

Great yellow bumblebee (Bombus distinguendus) nectaring on Kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria). RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve, North Uist; Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. July

Background imagePlantae Collection: Broomrape (Pedicularis longiflora) in wet meadow amongst Horsetail (Equisetum sp)

Broomrape (Pedicularis longiflora) in wet meadow amongst Horsetail (Equisetum sp). Maroon marks on flowers act as Nectar guides. Road from Barkham to Ruo Er Gai, Sichuan Province, China. July

Background imagePlantae Collection: Sesame (Sesamum indicum) flowers and green unripe pods. Sichuan Province, China

Sesame (Sesamum indicum) flowers and green unripe pods. Sichuan Province, China

Background imagePlantae Collection: Red poppywort (Meconopsis punicea), raindrops on flower and stem. Medicinal plant in Tibet

Red poppywort (Meconopsis punicea), raindrops on flower and stem. Medicinal plant in Tibet. Balang Shan, Sichuan Province, China. June

Background imagePlantae Collection: Bamboo growing beside narrow mountain track. Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve

Bamboo growing beside narrow mountain track. Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve, Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas, Yunnan Province, China. May 2009. Digitally stitched panorama

Background imagePlantae Collection: Slipper orchid (Cypripedium tibeticum), two flowers. Balangshan, Wolong, Sichuan Province, China

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

Background imagePlantae Collection: Primula (Primula sikkimensis), Himalayan cowslip (Primula secundiflora) and Crucifer

Primula (Primula sikkimensis), Himalayan cowslip (Primula secundiflora) and Crucifer (Brassicaceae) at edge of stream. Kanding, Sichuan Province, China

Background imagePlantae Collection: Regal lily (Lilium regale) with Crab spider (Thomisidae sp) waiting to predate insects

Regal lily (Lilium regale) with Crab spider (Thomisidae sp) waiting to predate insects. Near Maoxian, Min Valley, Sichuan Province, China

Background imagePlantae Collection: Lily (Lilium lophophorum) flowers. Tepals fused at tips to protects floral parts

Lily (Lilium lophophorum) flowers. Tepals fused at tips to protects floral parts from precipitation, slits allow access to pollinators. Mugecuo Scenic Area, Kangding, Sichuan Province, China. June

Background imagePlantae Collection: Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) seeds embedded in pits in fleshy receptacle. Seeds

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) seeds embedded in pits in fleshy receptacle. Seeds and rice are made into porridge. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China

Background imagePlantae Collection: Alexanders rhubarb (Rheum alexandrae) and Dwarf purple rhododendron (Rhododendron

Alexanders rhubarb (Rheum alexandrae) and Dwarf purple rhododendron (Rhododendron impeditum) in wet valley. Large bracts on rhubarb protect tiny flowers from UV rays

Background imagePlantae Collection: Paraquilegia (Paraquilegia microphylla) growing in rock fissures with crustose lichen

Paraquilegia (Paraquilegia microphylla) growing in rock fissures with crustose lichen. On cliff, Baimashan, Sichuan Province, China

Background imagePlantae Collection: Sesame (Sesamum indicum), dried seed pods ready for seed harvesting. Sichuan Province, China

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), dried seed pods ready for seed harvesting. Sichuan Province, China

Background imagePlantae Collection: Chinese meadow-rue (Thalictrum delavayi) flowers

Chinese meadow-rue (Thalictrum delavayi) flowers. Male phase below with stigmas hanging below immature stigmas, female phase above after stamens have fallen

Background imagePlantae Collection: Climbing rose (Rosa filipes) flowering in misty forest. Wolong, Sichuan Province, China

Climbing rose (Rosa filipes) flowering in misty forest. Wolong, Sichuan Province, China

Background imagePlantae Collection: Forest on shore of Temnik river, in spring with Siberian Rhododendron (Rhododendron dauricum)

Forest on shore of Temnik river, in spring with Siberian Rhododendron (Rhododendron dauricum) and Birch (Betula sp.) Temnik River, Baikal Nature Reserve, Buryatia, Siberia, Russia, May 2015

Background imagePlantae Collection: Springtail (Dicyrtomina ornata) on oak tree leaf, Niedersechsische Elbtalaue Biosphere Reserve

Springtail (Dicyrtomina ornata) on oak tree leaf, Niedersechsische Elbtalaue Biosphere Reserve, Elbe Valley, Lower Saxony, Germany, December

Background imagePlantae Collection: Tree ferns in Whirinaki Forest Park, North Island, New Zealand

Tree ferns in Whirinaki Forest Park, North Island, New Zealand

Background imagePlantae Collection: Mauritian bloody bellflower (Nesocodon mauritianus), female phase with red nectar at base of style

Mauritian bloody bellflower (Nesocodon mauritianus), female phase with red nectar at base of style. Cultivated at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to Mauritius

Background imagePlantae Collection: Celandine crocus (Crocus korolkowii) carpets in areas of snowmelt. Near Ansob Pass, Tajikistan

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

Background imagePlantae Collection: Trailing fuschsia (Fuchsia procumbens) cultivated in alpine house, Surrey, England, UK

Trailing fuschsia (Fuchsia procumbens) cultivated in alpine house, Surrey, England, UK. Native to New Zealand

Background imagePlantae Collection: Cats whiskers / Black bat flower (Tacca chantrieri)

Cats whiskers / Black bat flower (Tacca chantrieri). Pollinated by flies. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Southeast Asia

Background imagePlantae Collection: Santa Cruz water lily (Victoria cruziana) flower reflected in pond

Santa Cruz water lily (Victoria cruziana) flower reflected in pond. Fragrant scent attracts beetle pollinators. In cultivation at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to South America

Background imagePlantae Collection: Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), view upwards into canopy, Shunan Zhuhai National Park

Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), view upwards into canopy, Shunan Zhuhai National Park, Sichuan Province, China

Background imagePlantae Collection: Alexanders rhubarb (Rheum alexandrae) and Dwarf purple rhododendron (Rhododendron

Alexanders rhubarb (Rheum alexandrae) and Dwarf purple rhododendron (Rhododendron impeditum) in wet valley with low cloud. Large bracts on rhubarb protect tiny flowers from UV light

Background imagePlantae Collection: Clashach cove surrounded by flowering Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Hopeman, Scotland, UK, May

Clashach cove surrounded by flowering Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Hopeman, Scotland, UK, May

Background imagePlantae Collection: Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) preening two chicks in nest in Saguaro (Carnegiea

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) preening two chicks in nest in Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cactus, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Background imagePlantae Collection: Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) tree growing out of joints in Carboniferous limestone

Common Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) tree growing out of joints in Carboniferous limestone, Ingleton, Yorkshire, January 2017

Background imagePlantae Collection: Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) at night in winter, with lamp post illuminating the woodland

Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) at night in winter, with lamp post illuminating the woodland. Felbrigg Woods, Norfolk, England, UK. January

Background imagePlantae Collection: RF - Turks cap lily (Lilium martagon) with solitary bee in flight, Aosta Valley

RF - Turks cap lily (Lilium martagon) with solitary bee in flight, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Background imagePlantae Collection: Impression of Birch tree (Betula pendula) in autumn, Scotland, UK. November

Impression of Birch tree (Betula pendula) in autumn, Scotland, UK. November



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