Flower head of the Small Scabious (Scabiosa columbaria) immediately after the colourful florets (corolla) have fallen away. This reveals the pale green involucels which subtends the flower - an epicalyx of fused segments. Within these is a calyx (calyces) each with 5 long,blackish,bristle-like calyx-teeth. This species is typical of chalk downland in the south of England | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Bicker, Adrian |
Taille de l’image : | 3633 px × 4843 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |