Flower Head Collection (#40)

Botany, Poaceae or true grasses, scheme of the flower, illustration
Botany - Poaceae or true grasses, scheme of the flower. Illustration

Botany, Flowers, illustration
Botany - Flowers, illustration

Flowers of Persian or English walnut Juglans regia, illustration
Botany - Trees - Juglandaceae - Flowers of Persian or English walnut (Juglans regia), illustration

Botany, Magnoliaceae, Flowers of Yulan magnolia Magnolia denudata, illustration
Botany - Magnoliaceae - Flowers of Yulan magnolia (Magnolia denudata), illustration

Reproductive organs of flower, illustration, section
Botany - Reproductive organs of a flower, illustration, section

Botany, Trees, Scrophulariaceae, Flowers of Empress Tree Paulownia tomentosa, illustration
Botany - Trees - Scrophulariaceae - Flowers of Empress Tree (Paulownia tomentosa), illustration

Beetle on Dactylis glomerata (Cocks-foot grass), close-up

Water Lilly - Nymphaea alba

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on Ragwort flower (Jacobaea vulgaris)

Wasp Beetle (Clytus arietis) on flower head

Bumble bee on dog rose

Soldier beetles (Cantharidae) crawling over yellow flower heads of Jacobaea vulgaris (Ragwort), close-up

Pollen beetles on Rosa (Wild Rose)

Crab spider (Misumena sp. ) attacking bee on ox-eye daisy, close-up
Crab spider (Misumena sp.) attacking bee on ox-eye daisy, close-up

Click beetle on a buttercup flower, close-up

Bumble bee in the middle of flower

Bees collecting pollen on flower head

Flowers and herbs, including rose, bay leaf, lavender, rosemary, mint, geranium, thyme, basil, sage, view from above

Fuchsia splendens Zucc, Onagraceae, indoor or temperate greenhouse small shrub, native to Mexico, watercolor, 1841-1843
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVI, table 26 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Onagraceae, Fuchsia splendens Zucc. Indoor or temperate greenhouse small shrub, native to Mexico

Banana Passionfruit (Passiflora mollissima Bailey), Passifloraceae, Climbing shrub native to the Andean region
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LX, table 79 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Banana Passionfruit (Passiflora mollissima Bailey), Passifloraceae

Insect on pink thistle

Bumble bee on sunflower flower head

Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon) perching on purple flower head, wings spread

Snail climbing up flower stem, close-up

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) on flower head of Sedum spectabile (Ice plant)

Southern hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) perching on plant, looking ahead

Orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) perching on orchid flower head, close-up

White clover inflorescence C017 / 7173
White clover (Trifolium repens) inflorescence, seen from above. This plant forms a globose (spherical) flower head (umbel) that consists of 20 to 100 white or pinkish florets

Daisies, artwork
Daises (family Asteraceae), computer artwork

Teasel flower buds. Close-up of the flower head of a teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) plant, showing the numerous individual flower buds. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in August

Oenanthe pimpinelloides in flower
Corky-fruited water-dropwort (Oenanthe pimpinelloides) in flower. Photographed in Somerset, UK, in June

Tachinid fly (Tachina fera) on a flower head. This species of tachinid fly (family Tachinidae) is found across Europe as far north as Scandinavia. Photographed in Poland

Musk thistle flower head C017 / 8434
Musk thistle (Carduus nutans) flower head. This flower is also known as the nodding thistle. The central flower head (purple) consists of hundreds of tiny individual flowers

Musk thistle flower head C017 / 8433
Musk thistle (Carduus nutans) flower head. This flower is also known as the nodding thistle. Here, a small spider (centre)

Sunflower about to flower, Tuscany, Italy

Sunflowers in field, Tuscany, Italy

Grasses and flowers in a buttercup meadow at Muker, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Colourful moss on an island in the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, South America

Mountain lake with wild flowers, Ruta de los Siete Lagos, Argentina, South America

Pok Fu Lam, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Door, padlock and flower garlands, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

Museum Hasli, Grafenhausen, Black Forest, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

A colourful display of poppies above the village of Sancerre in the Loire Valley, Cher, Centre, France, Europe

Shuttered window and blossom, Cavtat, Dubrovnik Riviera, Dalmatian Coast, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

Kniphofia (Tritoma) (Red hot poker) (Kniphofia foliosa), Simien Mountains National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Amhara region, Ethiopia, Africa

Hibiscus flower at popular Playa Guiones beach, Nosara, Nicoya Peninsula, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, Central America

Nasturtium leaves with water droplets, Fuscia and other pink flowers floating on a pond, Kalaw, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

Statue of the Hindu God Ganesh with garlands, Paris, France, Europe

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"Mumbles, Swansea: A Flower Head's Whispers in Wales" In the enchanting coastal village of Mumbles, located in Swansea, Wales, a delicate flower head mumbles its secrets to the world. Nestled within the United Kingdom and Europe, this floral wonder captivates all who stumble upon it. Much like a Venus flytrap luring its prey, this flower head entices passersby with its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Its petals resemble wild garlic found on the way to Janets Foss in Malham, Yorkshire Dales National Park. Just as these flowers adorn the cliffs of Moher at sunset in Liscannor, County Clare. One cannot help but be mesmerized by the hydrangea macrophylla diamond blue that graces gardens across Europe. From there, one can enjoy breathtaking views of Woolacombe Sands while being accompanied by sea holly (Eryngium sp. ) and wood forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) flowers found in Cornwall. Fields adorned with sunflowers stretch endlessly throughout France's picturesque Loire Valley - a sight that fills hearts with joy and awe. Meanwhile, yellow roses of variety Graham Thomas bloom elegantly against lush landscapes. Across the Irish Sea lies Howth Harbour in County Dublin where another flower head reveals itself amidst stunning scenery. And who could resist getting lost among carpets of bluebells? From Mumbles to Malham and beyond borders; from Wales to England; from Ireland to France - these diverse flower heads paint an exquisite tapestry across our lands. They remind us of nature's beauty and resilience while whispering tales only they truly understand.