Flower Head Collection (#43)

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

Tour boats on Canal du Thiou below Chateau, Annecy, Lake Annecy, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe

View over harbour, Thonon-Les-Bains, Lake Geneva (Lac Leman), Rhone Alpes, France, Europe

Harbour and clock tower, Cres Town, Cres Island, Kvarner Gulf, Croatia, Adriatic, Europe

View over fishing village, Valun, Cres Island, Kvarner Gulf, Croatia, Adriatic, Europe

Reclining Buddha, Wat Para Bat Tai, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Window in old town, Rab Town, Rab Island, Kvarner Gulf, Croatia, Europe

Maturing ear of rye
MODEL RELEASED. Mature ear of rye (Secale cereale) held by a twenty one year old woman. Rye is grown as a cereal grain and can be eaten whole after boiling. It is a good source of carbohydrates

Maturing ears of rye (Secale cereale). Rye is grown as a cereal grain and can be eaten whole after boiling. It is a good source of carbohydrates

Frozen Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium). Icicle hanging off a frozen Hogweed seed head. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in December

Carex pseudocyperus flower heads
Carex pseudocyperus by the famous birdlake Kvismaren in district Närke Sweden

Deciduous climber (Clematis Warsaw Nike) Named after a memorial in the Polish capital to freedom fighters

Variety of Cranesbill (Geranium Hybrid Johnsons Blue)

Clematis flower

Poppies (Papaver rhoes) and grass, Provence, France

Hydrangia Hortensia Hybrid Deciduous Shrub Good for seaside planting

Tustan (Hypericum androsaemum) Deciduous shrub (sometimes semi evergreen) Will grow in shade Native UK, W &s Europe, N Africa, W Asia

Poppy flower
Poppy (Papaver sp.) flower

Madagascar jasmine, Stephanotis floribund
Madagascar jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda)

Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) in frost. Hoar frost covering the flower head of a common hogweed plant. Hoar frost on a seed head of a wild teasel plant

Pride of Madeira (Echium candicans) in flower

Rafflesia flower
Indonesia, Sumatra, Berastagi, Rafflesia flower (Rafflesia arnoldii) on the forest floor. It is one of the largest flowers known, and can reach a width of a meter

Plants from the Carrot family (Umbelifer) have large numbers of small flowers arranged in a large flat or dome-shaped head known as an umbel

Tulipa Orange Lady with leaf

Dandelion flower head, light micrograph
Dandelion flower head. Light micrograph of a longitudinal section through the flower head (capitulum) of a dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Rhododendron flowers (Rhododendron sp. )
Rhododendron flowers (Rhododendron sp.)

Allium flower head (Allium sp. )
Allium flower head (Allium sp.). This globe-like purple flower is a member of the onion and garlic family. The head of the flower is made up of many small flowers

Protea flower (Protea obtisifolia). Photographed at De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa

Sea holly (Eryngium sp. )
Sea holly (Eryngium sp.). This perennial herb belongs to the family Umbelliferae, which includes 200 species. It is indigenous to southern Europe

Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum). This is an immature flower head

Hydrangea Grandiflora
Hydrangea flower head and foliage (Hydrangea paniculata Grandiflora ). Photographed in early autumn

Dahlia Bergers Record flower
Dahlia flower (Dahlia Bergers Record ). Dahlias are ornamental flowers that have been cultivated in a wide variety of shapes and colours

Dahlia Bergers Record flowers
Dahlia flowers (Dahlia Bergers Record ), unopened bud with open flower in background. Dahlias are ornamental flowers that have been cultivated in a wide variety of shapes and colours

Dwarf hybrid Dahlia flowers
Dahlia flowers (Dahlia sp.), dwarf hybrid. Dahlias are ornamental flowers that have been cultivated in a wide variety of shapes and colours. Dwarf dahlias are the smaller varieties

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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.