The distinctive spadix and spathe structure of the Lords and Ladies, a spring flowering Arum Lily family member common in deciduous woodlands. The bright red berries in summer are toxic
The flower bud of the Venus or Lady Slipper Orchid develops. Fourth of a series of photos as it opens, this orchid is a tropical exotic that is easy to grow in homes and greenhouses.
The details of the reproductive parts of a Lily flower. The pollen bearing anthers(male) on long filaments surround the female stigma that leads to the green ovary at the base
A White-tailed Bumble-Bee worker feeds on an allium flower. Still the commonest and most widespread of the Bumble-Bees in UK the males have longer antennae
A hairy Bumble-Bee with distinctive yellow and golden hairs, the Golden Bumble-Bee is normally found on moorlands and heathlands.
The Golden Bumble-Bee has a distinctive large orange band on the abdomen and a pale yellow band on the thorax. They prefer moorlands and heaths, especially where bilberry grows
Wind dispersal of seeds, such as these Spear Thistle, is a highly efficient way to distribute the next seasons crop. Many plants that use parachutes, like dandelion and Willowherb are considered weeds