Causses Collection

Picture No. 10899522
The Millau viaduct or viaduc de Millau Date:

Aymonins Orchid (Ophrys aymoninii) close-up of flower, Causses, Massif Central, Cevennes, France, May

Picture No. 10899523
Ploughed field in a former swallow-hole or doline Date:

Picture No. 10899525
St Lucie Cherry Tree (Prunus mahaleb) Date:

Gerards thrift (Armeria girardii) in flower. Photographed on the limestone Causses in France. This plant is endemic to this region

Anthyllis montana
Mountain Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis montana) in flower. Photographed on the limestone Causses in France

Veronica teucrium
Large Speedwell (Veronica teucrium subsp. Veronica austriaca) in flower on the limestone Causses in the south of France

Ophrys lutea and Helianthemum apenninum
Yellow Bee-orchid (Ophrys lutea) and White Rock-rose (Helianthemum apenninum) in flower on limestone grassland, on Causses in the south of France

Aubrieta deltoidea
Old stone chapel with naturalised Aubrieta (Aubrieta deltoidea) in flower. Photographed at Gorge du Tarn, Causses, France

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Causses, a region in the Massif Central and Cevennes mountains of France, where nature puts on a vibrant display in May. Witness the captivating close-up of an Aymonins Orchid (Ophrys aymoninii, Picture No. 10899522), a rare and elusive bloom that graces this unique landscape. Joining the Aymonins Orchid are an array of colorful wildflowers, including Gerards Thrift (Armeria girardii, Picture No. 10899523), Anthyllis montana, Veronica teucrium, Ophrys lutea, and Helianthemum apenninum (Picture No. 10899525), creating a mesmerizing tapestry of hues against the rugged terrain. The Aubrieta deltoidea (not pictured) also adds to this stunning display, as its delicate, five-petaled flowers blanket the ground, creating a breathtaking scene that is a testament to the wonders of the natural world.