Protea cynaroides. Single flower head part open and surrounded by layered, pink bracts with soft, white, feathery edges.

Hibiscus cultivar. Close cropped view of single flower with prominent pistil and stamens.

Close view of crimson flower of Rose campion, Lychnis coronaria with another behind.

Flower spikes of lavender, Lavandula angustifolia Blue Cushion.

New, green leaves of Hazel, Corylus avellana.

Flowers of Aster Novi-Belgii Royal ruby. Selective focus.

Leaf and winged seeds of Pre David's Maple, Acer davidii in sunlight.

Water lily, Nymphaea Foxfire. Large, single flower with purple petals and orange centre and mottled bronze and green leaves.

Water lily, Nymphaea Foxfire. Large, single flower with purple petals and orange centre and mottled bronze and green leaves.

Flame Tree. Bright orange and red flowers set on branched central stem. Phrao, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis cultivar. Close up of white flower with detail of vivid red pistil and stamen.

Hibiscus, pink flower in Thailand, Chiang Mai, Phrao.