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Ranunculanae Collection

"Nature's Colorful Symphony

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) near Castellucio di Norcia

Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) near Castellucio di Norcia, Umbria, Italy, July

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Flowering machair, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July

Flowering machair, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris) watercolour painting

Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris) watercolour painting

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Blue poppy (Meconopsis zangnanensis) Mt Qomolangma National Park, Qinghai Tibet Plateau, China

Blue poppy (Meconopsis zangnanensis) Mt Qomolangma National Park, Qinghai Tibet Plateau, China

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: English oak tree (Quercus robur) standing in a formerly farmed meadow with many flowering

English oak tree (Quercus robur) standing in a formerly farmed meadow with many flowering Meadow buttercups (Ranunculus acris) surrounded by mature hedgerows

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, April

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, April

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) growing on the banks of the Mells Stream in Edford Woods

Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) growing on the banks of the Mells Stream in Edford Woods, Somerset, UK, a Somerset Wildlife Trust reserve. May 2011

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Flowers (Trollius sp) Balang Mountain, Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Giant

Flowers (Trollius sp) Balang Mountain, Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sichuan Province, China

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Bichon frise beside Colorado blue columbine (Aquilegia coerulea) flowers. Old Lyme

Bichon frise beside Colorado blue columbine (Aquilegia coerulea) flowers. Old Lyme, Connecticut, USA. May

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Blue poppy (Meconopsis horridula) Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve, Qinghai

Blue poppy (Meconopsis horridula) Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve, Qinghai Hoh Xil UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Qinghai Province, China

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris) in flower

Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris) in flower

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) flying to Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale)

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) flying to Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. July

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa) carpeting a woodland floor, low angle fish eye view

Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa) carpeting a woodland floor, low angle fish eye view, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, May

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Common poppies (Papaver rhoeas) backlit in evening light, Polly / Porth Joke, Pentire, Newquay

Common poppies (Papaver rhoeas) backlit in evening light, Polly / Porth Joke, Pentire, Newquay, Cornwall, UK, July

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Delphiniums flowering in cottage garden. England, UK

Delphiniums flowering in cottage garden. England, UK

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) field, Wiltshire, UK, July

Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) field, Wiltshire, UK, July

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Rhaetian poppy (Papaver rhaeticum) above lake in Dolomites at 2200m

Rhaetian poppy (Papaver rhaeticum) above lake in Dolomites at 2200m. Valparola Pass, near Cortina, Belluno, Italy. July 2016

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Welsh poppies (Papaver cambricum) and Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica)

Welsh poppies (Papaver cambricum) and Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica). Kaleidoscopic montage

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Common meadow-rue (Thalictrum flavum), locally rare plant, Chertsey Meads, Surrey

Common meadow-rue (Thalictrum flavum), locally rare plant, Chertsey Meads, Surrey, England, June

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) close up with white background

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) close up with white background

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Welsh poppy (Meconopsis cambrica), flower details, Bristol, England, UK, April

Welsh poppy (Meconopsis cambrica), flower details, Bristol, England, UK, April

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris), at Barnsley Warren near Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris), at Barnsley Warren near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, UK, April

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Muker Meadows National Nature Reserve with buttercups, Swaledale, Yorkshire, England, UK

Muker Meadows National Nature Reserve with buttercups, Swaledale, Yorkshire, England, UK, June

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) UK, May

Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) UK, May

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Globe flower (Trollius europaeus) England, UK, May

Globe flower (Trollius europaeus) England, UK, May

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Grand-flowered horned poppies (Glaucium grandiflorum) in southern Turkey, June

Grand-flowered horned poppies (Glaucium grandiflorum) in southern Turkey, June

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Red bowled anemone (Anemone bucharica) with dark stamens and patterns on petal bases

Red bowled anemone (Anemone bucharica) with dark stamens and patterns on petal bases to attract Scarab beetle (Eulasia sp) pollinators

Background imageRanunculanae 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 imageRanunculanae 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 imageRanunculanae 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 imageRanunculanae 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 imageRanunculanae Collection: Turban buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) growing on bank beside footpath with sea beyond

Turban buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) growing on bank beside footpath with sea beyond. Cyprus. April

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Yellow horned poppy (Glaucium flavum) growing on shingle beach, Norfolk, UK, August

Yellow horned poppy (Glaucium flavum) growing on shingle beach, Norfolk, UK, August

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Eared grebe (Podiceps nigricollis), adult in breeding plumage, swimming amidst Water

Eared grebe (Podiceps nigricollis), adult in breeding plumage, swimming amidst Water crowfoot flowers, (Ranunculus aquatilis) flowers, Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Montana, USA, July

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Oxlips (Primula eliator) Growing among Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa) good indicators

Oxlips (Primula eliator) Growing among Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa) good indicators of ancient woodland, Suffolk, England, UK, April

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Wood anemone flower (Anemone nemorosa) Devon, UK. April

Wood anemone flower (Anemone nemorosa) Devon, UK. April

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh. Northern Ireland

Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh. Northern Ireland. March

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Globe flowers (Trollius europaeus) and bright sunshine, Augstmatthorn Mountain, Swiss Alps

Globe flowers (Trollius europaeus) and bright sunshine, Augstmatthorn Mountain, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa) in flower on woodland floor, low angle fish eye view

Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa) in flower on woodland floor, low angle fish eye view, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, May

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) bud, Polly / Porth Joke, Pentire, Newquay, Cornwall, UK, July

Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) bud, Polly / Porth Joke, Pentire, Newquay, Cornwall, UK, July

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Yellow poppywort (Meconopsis integrifolia) flowering, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Shiqu County

Yellow poppywort (Meconopsis integrifolia) flowering, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Shiqu County, Sichuan Province, China, August

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Pasque flowers (Pulsatilla vulgaris) in rain, Lorraine, France, April

Pasque flowers (Pulsatilla vulgaris) in rain, Lorraine, France, April. 3rd Prize in the Other Nature Topics category of Melvita Nature Images Awards 2013

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) two flowers and developing seed pod, near Castellucio di Norcia

Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) two flowers and developing seed pod, near Castellucio di Norcia, Umbria, Italy, July

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Wood anemone flower (Anemone nemorosa), RHS Rosemoor, near Great Torrington, Devon, UK

Wood anemone flower (Anemone nemorosa), RHS Rosemoor, near Great Torrington, Devon, UK. April 2017

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Common columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) flower, Vosges, France, May

Common columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) flower, Vosges, France, May

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Cornfield annual summer wildflowers growing on one of the plant charity Landlife s

Cornfield annual summer wildflowers growing on one of the plant charity Landlife s
Cornfield annual summer wildflowers growing on one of the plant charity Landlifes National Wildflower Farms, St Helens, Merseyside, UK, June

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa), Halsdon Wood Nature Reserve, near Torrington, Devon, England, UK

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa), Halsdon Wood Nature Reserve, near Torrington, Devon, England, UK, April

Background imageRanunculanae Collection: Poppy bee (Osmia papaveris) resting on Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas)

Poppy bee (Osmia papaveris) resting on Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) cutting piece of petal to use as nesting material, Bamberg, Germany. June



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"Nature's Colorful Symphony: Exploring the Enchanting World of Ranunculanae" From the vibrant poppies and cornflowers near Castellucio di Norcia to the elusive blue poppy in Mt Qomolangma National Park, Ranunculanae captivates with its diverse floral wonders. Even tiny creatures like the black oil beetle find solace in this botanical paradise as they feast on the delicate petals of lesser celandine. Witnessing the industriousness of the poppy bee is a sight to behold. Resting on common poppy flowers, these diligent insects meticulously cut pieces of petals for their nests in Bamberg, Germany. Bundled together like small packages, these precious materials are carefully unfolded and used to line sandy walls—a testament to nature's ingenuity. In Milborne Port, Somerset, two ponies engage in mutual grooming amidst a field adorned with buttercups from the Ranunculus family. Their affectionate nuzzling showcases not only their bond but also highlights how nature intertwines different species harmoniously. Fields scattered with trees and woodland near Preci, Umbria come alive when papaver sp. Pops up in full bloom—transforming landscapes into breathtaking tapestries of color every May. Meanwhile, wood anemones grace RHS Rosemoor and Lower Woods in England during April—an ephemeral beauty that adds a touch of elegance wherever they bloom. Delving deeper into flora diversity reveals monkshood growing along Mells Stream banks at Edford Woods while Trollius sp. , known as globeflowers or globe-shaped buttercups, thrive majestically at Balang Mountain within Wolong National Nature Reserve. Even our furry friends appreciate Ranunculanae's allure. A bichon frise finds joy beside Colorado blue columbine flowers—a delightful scene captured in Old Lyme where pets revel alongside nature's finest creations.