Echinacea Sombrero: is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are native only in eastern and central N.A., where they grow in wet to dry prairies and open wooded areas. #photography #Echinacea #flower #flowers #red

Passiflora species are widely cultivated for their striking flowers, flavorful fruits, traditional medicinal uses, and roles in dietary supplements and ayahuasca analogs, with several ornamental hybrids earning Royal Horticultural Society awards. #photography #flowers #purple #passionflower

Scabiosa ‘Candy Scoop’ is a genus in the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae) of flowering plants. Another common name for members of this genus is pincushion flowers. Such sweet blossoms! #photography #pink #pincushion #flowers #candy

At the heart of it: Clematis is a genus within the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. Their garden hybrids and cultivars have been popular among gardeners since 1862. They are mainly of Chinese and Japanese origin. #photography #clematis #macro #flower #floral

Sweet Strawberry: The garden strawberry is a widely grown hybrid plant cultivated worldwide. The genus Fragaria, the strawberry is in the rose family, Rosaceae. Strawberries have appeared in literature and art from Roman times. #photography #nature #summer #strawberry #red #rose #fruit

Elle: Winner of the All American Award in 2005, Elle® is a compact, bushy, continually blooming rose. The blossoms measure 5” and have a sweet, spicy scent. Truly beautiful. #photography #rose #roses #elle #flowers

“We live in direct relation to the heroes and sheroes we have. The men and women who without knowing our names or recognizing our faces, risked and sometimes gave their lives to support our country and our way of living. We must say thank you.” ~Maya Angelou #memorialday #photography #rose

'Mardi Gras', is a floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Dr.Keith Zary in 2007, and introduced into the United States by Jackson & Perkins in 2008. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 2008. San Jose Municipal Rose Garden #photography #flowers #flower #rose #roses #mardigras

Filoli Mystery Blossom: poppy? cosmos? something else? Found in the Cutting House Garden at Filoli Gardens. #photography #flowers #flower #yellow #red #mystery

Twirly Swirly: Scilla peruviana, the Portuguese squill, is a species of Scilla native to the western Mediterranean region in Iberia, Italy, and northwest Africa. #photography #flowers #squill #purple #swirly

Butterfly Flutter by Have a sip of dew Flutter by Butterfly May fortune follow you <3 Vanessa cardui is the most widespread of all butterfly species. It is commonly called the painted lady,or formerly in North America the cosmopolitan. #photography #butterfly #insects #nature

Pumpkin Patch: Floribunda is a modern cultivar group of garden roses that was developed by crossing hybrid teas with polyantha roses. This rose blooms a beautiful pumpkin orange and fades to soft pink as it ages. #photography #floralphtography #flowers #rose #roses

Cheyenne Spirit: Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are native in eastern and central N.A. They have large, showy heads of composite flowers, blooming in summer. #photography #flowers #Echinacea

Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico and Central America. Members of the Asteraceae family of dicotyledonous plants, its relatives include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia. They come in all colors but blue. #photography #dahlia #flowers

Wiri Donna: Mānuka is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae, native to New Zealand (including the Chatham Islands) and south-east Australia. Bees produce mānuka honey from its nectar. This cultivar was found in Caspar, CA. #photography #myrtle #mānuka #flowers #pink

Happy Mother’s Day! Pink roses generally symbolize admiration, gratitude, joy, and grace. They are often given to express affection, or to show appreciation and gratitude. #happymothersday #mothersday #photography #roses #rose #gratitude #pink

Forest Guardian A forest guardian deep in the Otis R Johnson Wilderness Park, in Ft Bragg, CA. Little is known about Otis, outside of the fact that he was one of the early mayors of the town (his father, a lumber magnate, was the towns first mayor) The park itself, is a local hidden gem.

Zephyranthes is a genus of temperate and tropical bulbous plants in the Amaryllis native to the Americas and widely cultivated as ornamentals. Common names for species in this genus include fairy lily, rainflower, zephyr lily, magic lily, Atamasco lily, and rain lily.

Twisty things Some sort of Pacific Northwest Fern, still working on identification.  💚 Still beautiful though, found in Mendocino County, just outside of Fort Bragg #photography #fern #nature #greenthings

Morning Glow (2022) The Morning Glow Floribunda Rose is a yellow and pink flower that blooms in full clusters and is nearly 4 inches across. It has a light tea fragrance and is known for its strong disease resistance, excellent color retention, and gorgeous bud form. #photography #flowers #roses

Lithesome Lavender Loaded w pollen Lavandula stoechas, the Spanish lavender native to the southwest quadrant of the Iberian Peninsula. It has lanceolate axilary leaves that are much larger than those of the nominal subspecies, along with a greyish indumentum. #photography #nature #lavender #spring

Beautiful Bellis Bellis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The group is native to Europe, the Mediterranean and northern Africa. One species has been introduced into North America and others into other parts of the world. #photography #daisy #spring #nature

Blackberry Blossoms The blackberry is an edible fruit produced by many species in the genus Rubus in the family Rosaceae. The University of Arkansas has developed cultivars of erect blackberries, The variety seen here is Apache. #photography #nature #spring #flowers

Captivating Camelia 🌺 Camellia japonica, known as common camellia, or Japanese camellia, is a species of Camellia, a flowering plant genus in the family Theaceae. It is native to China and Japan. #photography #naturephotography #camellia #flower #flowers #spring

🐚 Olive shells nestled in the glass at Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, CA 🐚 #photography #nature #seashells #olive

Radiant Ranunculus Ranunculus, also known as buttercups, spearworts, and water crowfoots, are a genus of flowering plants with over 1750 species. They are known for their vibrant colors and layered petals. #photography #flowers #nature #ranunculus

Winsome Wisteria A remarkable double-flowered Wisteria, Wisteria floribunda 'Yae-kokuryu' (Japanese Wisteria) produces masses of hanging clusters, up to 20 in. long,packed with lightly scented, dark purple, double flowers. #photography #flowers #wisteria #nature

🏵️ a rose by any other name 🏵️ A rose is either a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa in the family Rosaceae or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. #photography #rose #flowers #spring

Peonies are flowering plants known for their large, showy blooms and rich texture. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. #flower #peony #nature #photography #naturephotography #pink

💐At the heart of the Poppy💐 Papaver orientale, the Oriental poppy is a perennial flowering plant native to the Caucasus, northeastern Turkey, and northern Iran. They’re such delicate, beautiful flowers Taken at Gamble Gardens, Palo Alto, CA #photography #naturephotography #flower #poppy

Peonies are flowering plants known for their large, showy blooms and rich texture. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. #flower #peony #nature #photography #naturephotography #pink

Pieris japonica, also known as Japanese andromeda or lily-of-the-valley shrub, is a slow-growing, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to Taiwan, Japan, and eastern China. #flower #flowers #photography #naturephotography

🍄Fluffy Ruffles🍄 Stereum species are wood decay fungi. Their simple, shelving fruiting bodies have a smooth hymenium, lacking gills or tubes. #photography #naturephotography #mushrooms #fungi #macro

Temptingly Tulip 🌷 The tulip is a member of the lily family, Liliaceae, a spring-blooming perennial herbaceous bulbiferous geophyte in the Tulipa genus. #photography #naturephotography #tulip #flowers #spring

Narcissus poeticus, the poet's daffodil, poet's narcissus, nargis, pheasant's eye, findern flower or pinkster lily, was one of the first daffodils to be cultivated. #photography #narcissus #daffodil #flower

Good morning Sunshine Yellow Cat Tail: Gamble Gardens, Ca #photography #flowers #flower #yellow #spring

Magnificent Magnolia #magnolia #flower #flowers #gamblegardens #spring #photography

a little anemone #photography #anemone #flower #flowers #gamblegardens

Sights from Mendocino #photography #ocean #mendocino #sooc #peace