Lily Lilium, Leaves unfurling, appearing to be protecting the new buds within.

Coconut, Cocos nucifera, Several whole coconuts piled in a heap.

Coconut, Cocos nucifera, Several whole coconuts piled in a heap.

Clematis, Clematis 'Marmori', Close up shwoing the swirly seedheads.

Blue atlas cedar, Cedrus atlantica Glauca Group, A cone hanging on a branch showing the rosettes of needles----

Blue atlas cedar, Cedrus atlantica Glauca Group, A cone hanging on a branch showing the rosettes of needles----

Aloe, close up of spiky leaves.

Aloe, Aloe polyphylla, clsoe up showing pattern of spiky leaves.

Aloe, Aloe polyphylla, clsoe up showing pattern of spiky leaves.

Californian poppy, Eschscholzia californica 'Orange King' with others out of focus in background.

Cosmos bipinnatus 'Purity' seen from underneath against blue sky with a soft white cloud.

Masterwort, Astrantia major 'Pink penny', close up side view of pink and green flower head.