Globe thistle, Echinops orientalis, Bumble-bee Bombus terrestris, pollinating flowerhead.

Sea holly, Eryngium, Growing outdoor amongst colourful array of flowers.

Dipsacus Teasel Dipsacus fullonum teasel teasel Dipsacus fullonum

Cirsium Thistle - Plume thistle Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' cirsium rivulare atropurpureum

Dandelion clock, Taraxacum officinale, Single white globe shaped seedhead against grass background.

Dandelion clock, Taraxacum officinale, Single seed floating showing delicate texture and pattern.-

Dandelion clock, Taraxacum officinale, Studio shot showing delicate texture and pattern.-

Globe Artichoke, Cynara scolymus, Close up of the fllowerhead growing outdoor.-

Dandelion Clock, Taraxacum officinale, Close up detail against blue background.-

White Globe Thistle, Echinops bannaticus 'Star Frost' Close up showing the spiky texture.

Globe thistle, Echinops bannaticus 'Taplow Blue', close up with Honey Bee.

Cardoon, Cynara cardunculus. One head in full flower and one opening. Flowers are tiny purple strands surrounded by stiff green purple calyxes.