prickles

Prickly poppy Papaver argemone with detail of prickly seed head, stamen, and seed

Carline Thistle Carlina vulgaris showing straw coloured flowers

Spine cross section from a hedgehog Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books).

European Hedgehog Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books).

Himalayan Blackberry Rubus armeniacus.  Sketchbook illustration shows flower, flower cross section, leaf shape and underside, stem, seed, early fruit and seed detail

Sprig of blackberry or bramble plant showing blossom and fruit

Salmonberry Rubus spectabilis showing ripe and unripe fruit along with the decorative bright pink blossoms.  Illustration also shows the clear link between this plant and other Rubus species such as Raspberry and Blackberry

Holly Ilex aquifolium portriat of one leaf, with a focus on the prickles and shine

Holly Ilex aquifolium leaves with a cluster of red berries at the centre

Dwarf Gorse Ulex minor with details of individual flower and leaves on stem