Sea holly, known as Miss Wilmott's ghost, Eryngium giganteum, single silvery flower showing central cone and spikey skirt or bract. A bee and other insects are feeding on the nectar.

Sea holly, known as Miss Wilmott's ghost, Eryngium giganteum, single silvery flower showing central cone and spikey skirt or bract.

Shirley poppy, Papaver rhoeas Shirley series, black and white side view showing stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Poppy, Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird', red flowers amongst others that have finished flowering.

Poppy, Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird', black and white flower against a black background.

Poppy, Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird', black and white flower shot from behind.

Poppy, Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird', black and white flower against a black background.

Poppy, Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird', black and white flower shot from behind.