Immerse yourself in petals and plants. Enjoy close-up photos of a variety of flowers, trees, leaves, cacti, and even flowering moss from around the world.
1. Hibiscus Petals
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Bright petals mark the hibiscus, a flowering plant found in much of the world.
Photograph by Amy White & Al Petteway.
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2. Giant Lobelia
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The leaves of a giant lobelia plant, photographed on Mount Kilimanjaro's Shira Plateau in Tanzania, spiral around the centre.
Photograph by George F. Mobley.
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3. Sunflower Florets
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Beads of dew cling to the florets that spiral inside a sunflower head.
Photograph by Jozsef Szentpeteri.
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4. Calla Lily
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A favourite of brides, the ethereal calla lily is often called the wedding flower.
Photograph by Raul Touzon.
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5. Castor Bean Leaf Close-Up
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Veins spider across a castor bean leaf in Hungary.
Photograph by Jozsef Szentpeteri.
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6. Claret Cup Cactus Flower
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The flower of a claret cup cactus glows amid Tonto National Forest in Arizona.
Photograph by Raul Touzon.
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7. Picotee Pansies
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White borders rich purple in these picotee pansies in Gilroy, California.
Photograph by Jonathan Blair.
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8. Flower Spores
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A flower's spores are accentuated.
Photograph by Jozsef Szentpeteri.
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9. Hairpin Banksia
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The hairpin banksia (Banksia spinulosa) is native to eastern Australia.
Photograph by Jason Edwards.
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10. Prickly Pear Cactus
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Sharp spines erupt from the skin of a prickly pear cactus in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador.
Photograph by Tim Laman.
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11. Coleus Plants
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Coleus plants grow across much of South America.
Photograph by Tim Laman.
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12. Zinnia Hybrid Flower
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Genetic engineering created this zinnia hybrid flower.
Photograph by Jonathan Blair.
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13. Castor Bean Leaf
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The seeds of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis) are the source of castor oil as well as the deadly poison ricin.
Photograph by Jozsef Szentpeteri.
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14. Hair Cap Moss
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Hair cap moss (Polytrichum commune) is found throughout much of the world.
Photograph by Rich Reid.
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15. Water Lily
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A water lily thrives in the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis.
Photograph by James P. Blair.
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16. Red Tulips
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Red tulips fill Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C.
Photograph by Stephen St. John.
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17. Leaf
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A leaf's veins stand out in deep relief.
Photograph by James L. Stanfield.
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18. Palm Fronds
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Palm leaves, called fronds, are traditional symbols in many religions.
Photograph by Nicole Duplaix.
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[Source: National Geographic. Edited. Top image added.]
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