Flower Head Collection (#42)

Rosy paintbrush (Castilleja rhexifolia), Gunnison National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Sickletop lousewort (Pedicularis racemosa), Gunnison National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Field scabious - close up of flower growing in a meadow. England, UK
DK-144 Field scabious - close up of flower growing in a meadow Wiltshire, England, UK Knautia arvensis David Kilbey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Female longhorn moth (Nemophora metallica), laying eggs in field scabious (Knautia arvensis) seedhead, UK

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) on Wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus), Wiltshire, England

Marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) resting on Rosebay willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium), Wiltshire, England

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea), feeding on Greater knapweed flower (Centaurea scabiosa), Wiltshire, England

Garden chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) on Ox eye or Marguerite daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) in meadow, Wiltshire, England

Mammoth wasp (Megascolia maculata maculata) feeding on Milk thistle (marianum), Lesbos, Greece

Thread winged lacewing or Spoonwing lacewing (Nemoptera sinuata) feeding on Ox eye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), Lesbos, Greece

Crab spider (Synema globosum) with bumblebee, bumble bee, bee scarab beetle (Eulasia vittata) prey, Lesbos, Greece

Nectar feeding Horse fly (Pangonius funebris) on Milk thistle (Carduus marianus), Lesbos, Greece

Italian striped stink bugs (Graphosoma lineatum italicum) on rock samphire (Crithmum maritimum), Samos, Greece

Sunflower (Helianthus) fields, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Wild poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and wild grasses in front of Sierra Nevada mountains, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Wild poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and wild grasses in front of snow capped Sierra Nevada mountains, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Alpine Wolfsbane or Yellow monkshood (Aconitum lycoctonum neapolitanum), Triglav National Park, slovenia, slovenian, europe, european

Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) flowering in traditional hay meadow, Julian Alps, slovenia, slovenian, europe, european

Fen Ragwort (Senecio paludosus) flowering in marshland left by shrinking waters of Lake Cerknica in summer, slovenia, slovenian, europe, european

Black veined white butterfly (Aporia crataegi) feeding from Pannonic thistle (Cirsium pannonicum), Julian Alps, slovenia, slovenian, europe, european

Mountain ladys slipper (white ladys slipper) (large ladys slipper) (moccasin flower) (Cypripedium montanum), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Red clover (Trifolium pratense), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Wood lily (Lilium philadelphicum) (Lilium umbellatum), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Silvery lupine (Lupinus argenteus), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

White bog orchid (Habenaria dilatata), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Sulfur paintbrush (Castilleja sulphurea), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Oxeye daisy (ox-eye daisy) (Leucanthemum vulgare), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Yellow evening primrose (Oenothera villosa), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Mountain death camas (elegant deathcamas) (showy deathcamas) (alkali grass) (Zigadenus elegans), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Western pasqueflower (Anemone occidentalis), Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

Dwarf dogwood (bunchberry dogwood) (Cornus canadensis), Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

Orange hawkweed (fox-and-cubs) (tawny hawkweed) (Devils paintbrush) (Grim-the-Collier) (Pilosella aurantiaca), Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Idaho, United States of America, North America

Glacier lily (dogtooth violet) (Erythronium grandiflorum), Gallatin National Forest, Montana, United States of America, North America

Lance-leaved stonecrop (lanceleaved stonecrop), Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

Prairie smoke (purple aven) (old mans whiskers) (long-plumed avens) (Geum triflorum), Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Slimpod shooting star (Dodecatheon conjugens), Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Hairy clematis (Clematis hirsutissima), Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Shrubby cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Showy locoweed (whorled locoweed) (Oxytropis splendens), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Bladder campion (Silene vulgaris), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Yellow columbine (Aquilegia flavescens), Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

Striped coralroot (hooded coralroot) (Corallorhiza striata), Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

Rosy pussytoes (littleleaf pussytoes) (pink pussytoes) (small pussytoes ) (dwarf everlasting) (Antennaria microphylla), Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

Western false Solomons seal (false Solomons seal) (Solomons plume) (treacleberry) (false spikenard) (Maianthemum racemosum), Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

Spring flowers, Akrotiri Peninsula, Chania region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Spring flowers, White Mountains (Lefka Ori), Chania region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Canal side restaurants below the Chateau, Annecy, Lake Annecy, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe

Canal and Palais de L`Ile, Annecy, Lake Annecy, Rhone Alpes, 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.