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.

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----

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.

Sea holly, Eryngium variifolium close up of flower. ,

Sea holly, Eryngium variifolium close up of flower.

Sea holly, known as Miss Wilmott's ghost, Eryngium giganteum.

Bamboo, Yellow-groove bamboo, Phyllostachys aureosulcata, side view showing stem details.

Blackthorn or Sloe, Prunus spinosa, blossom on bare wood twigs against a blue sky.