Cactus, Golden barrel cactus, Echinocactus grusonii, Cropped view of several plants with spikey spines on the many ribs, one with tiny pieces of white fluff trapped on them.

Cactus, Golden barrel cactus, Echinocactus grusonii, Cropped view of several plants with spikey spines on the many ribs, one with tiny pieces of white fluff trapped on them.

Beech, European beech, Fagus sylvatica, Several trees in winter mist, still bearing many of their dry brown leaves, and a carpet of them beneath.

Allium, Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation', Close view of one flowerhead just opening with many tiny star shaped flowers radiating out from the centre.

Allium, Allium aflatunense 'Purple Sensation', Close view of one flowerhead with many tiny star shaped flowers radiating out from the centre.

Palm, Canary Island date palm, Phoenix canariensis, Several leaf fronds and large bunches of red colour dates against pale blue sky.

Palm, Canary Island date palm, Phoenix canariensis, Several leaf fronds and large bunches of red colour dates against pale blue sky.

Palm, Canary Island date palm, Phoenix canariensis, Several leaf fronds and large bunches of red colour dates against pale blue sky.

Palm, Canary Island date palm, Phoenix canariensis, Several leaf fronds and large bunches of red colour dates against pale blue sky.

Sessile oak, Quercus petraea, Aerial view of many wet, fallen brown leaves and an acorn.

Cedar, Cedrus, A slice through a tree trunk showing the many rings and some outer bark.

Carrot, Daucus carota, Many carrots with leaves laid on top of one another.