Giant Viper s-bugloss (Echium pininana) close-up of flowerspike, growing in coastal town parkland, Minehead, Somerset

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Giant Viper s-bugloss (Echium pininana) close-up of flowerspike, growing in coastal town parkland, Minehead, Somerset

Giant Viper s-bugloss (Echium pininana) close-up of flowerspike, growing in coastal town parkland, Minehead, Somerset, England, June

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Media ID 10593305

© FLPA/Richard Becker

Boraginaceae Canaries Canary Island Canary Islands Cultivated Endemic Flowerspike Flowerspikes Giant Isle Isles Macaronesia Macaronesian Ornamental Park Parkland Parklands Parks Somerset Town Towns Urban Vipers Bugloss Wildflower Wildflowers Blooms Minehead

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we are transported to the enchanting coastal town parkland of Minehead, Somerset. Behold the magnificent Giant Viper s-bugloss (Echium pininana) as it proudly displays its close-up flowerspike! This extraordinary wildflower, endemic to the Atlantic Macaronesian islands like the Canary Islands, has found its way to England's shores. With its towering stature and vibrant blooms resembling a tropical paradise, this plant is truly a showstopper. Its boraginaceae family lineage adds an air of mystique and allure to this already fascinating specimen. As summer graces us with its warm embrace, these giant flower spikes burst into full bloom along our beloved coastlines. Nestled within urban parks and parklands, such as Minehead's own picturesque haven, these cultivated ornamentals bring nature's splendor closer to home. Their presence serves as a reminder that even in bustling maritime towns like ours, pockets of tranquility can be found amidst the chaos. So take a moment to appreciate Mother Nature's artistry captured by FLPA photographer Richard Becker. Let your imagination wander through fields of wildflowers while basking in their delicate fragrance. Allow yourself to be mesmerized by this breathtaking sight – an ode to both British summers and European temperate beauty!

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