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Leaf and prickly seed case along with one chestnut

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

Japanese rose Rosa rugosa habit showing mature bush in flower

Japanese Rose Rosa rugosa sketchbook study page and habit sketch

Japanese Rose Rosa rugosa graphite leaflet showing shiny leaflets and dentition on margin

Rosehip cross section sketchbook study showing seeds and remnants of sepals

Sloes on spiny branch

Shrub showing habit and growth form

Sweet chestnut Castanea sativa pen and ink line drawing with details of nut and prickly seed case

Sweet chestnut Castanea sativa sketchbook study with colour details of an individual chestnut,  seed case, and leaf

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

Blackberry Rubus fruticosus line drawing with focus on the blossom and berries

Sketchbook study of the blackberry, focusing on the ripe and un ripe berries

Various wild flowers including sea bindweed, hedge bind weed, dog rose, buttercup, and woundwort

Poppy Papaver rhoeas with bud, seed capsule, and leaf

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

Corn chamomile Anthemis arvensis with two flowers in bloom

Blackberry Rubus fruticosa showing flowers, ripe and unripe fruit, and a leaflet