Flower Head Collection (#44)

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

Fasciation in a woolly chamomile flower head (Anthemis tomentosa). Fasiciation is a condition in which the growing tip (apical meristem) of a plant becomes elongated, producing flattened

Feathertop grass (Pennisetum villosum)

Dahlia Bergers Record
Dahlia flower (Dahlia Bergers Record, red)

Globe thistle Veitchs Blue
Globe thistle flower head (Echinops ritro Veitchs Blue ) with unopened florets. This architectural perennial plant can grow on poor, sandy soils

El Paso Dahlia
Lilac-pink with a cream and yellow heart. Dahlia El Paso is an elegant small flowered decorative dahlia

Dahlia Rosella
Dahlia flower bud (Dahlia Rosella ) opening. Photographed in the morning

Dahlia, pompon flower
Dahlia flower (Dahlia sp.). Dahlias are ornamental flowers that are cultivated in a wide variety of shapes and colours. This is a pink cultivar that has a pompon flower shape

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

Daisy (Bellis sp.), computer artwork

Artemisia flower, SEM
Artemisia flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an Artemisia flower (Artemisia sp.). Each flower head is actually a composite of many smaller flowers

Cotswold pennycress (Thlaspi perfoliatum) flower. Photographed in May

Panamint princesplume (Stanleya elata)
Panamint princesplume flower spike (Stanleya elata). Photographed in the USA

View over beach in spring, Fontane Bianche, near Siracusa, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Cafe and gardens, Como, Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Bird of Paradise flowers, Botanical Gardens, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Cala Figuera, Mallorca (Majorca), Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Sticky geranium (Geranium viscosissimum), Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

Pointed Mariposa lily (pointedtip Mariposa lily (Calochortus apiculatus), Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

Flower market, Kunming, Yunnan, China, Asia

Hop clover (Trifolium aureum) (Trifolium agrarium), Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Idaho, United States of America, North America

Tiger lily (Columbian lily) (Oregon lily) (Lilium columbianum), Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Idaho, United States of America, North America

Silvery sophora (Sophora stenophylla), Canyon Country, Utah, United States of America, North America

Yellow cryptanth (Brendas yellow catseye) (Brendas yellow cryptantha) (Plateau yellow catseye) (Cryptantha flava), Canyon Country, Utah, United States of America, North America

Showy four o clock flower (Mirabilis multiflora), The Needles District, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

The Three Gossips and common paintbrush (Castilleja chromosa), Arches National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Blackbrush (Coleogyne ramosissima) blossom, Arches National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Prairie wild onion (Allium textile), Goblin Valley State Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

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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.