spring is in full swing. I was attracted by this little, pony-like, cloud gliding over the tops of sycamore trees in blue sky. Westonbirt Arboretum. South Gloucestershire, England, UK.

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A good display of Snake’s head fritillaries (Fritillaria meleagris, variation alba) at Clattinger farm which are still in flower and in decent numbers. Few white varieties with no checkered pattern. It was quite windy on the day, so some patience was needed to keep it in focus while pressing the button. Low Moor Farm NR, Wiltshire, England, UK

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A good display of Snake’s head fritillaries (Fritillaria meleagris) at Clattinger farm which are still in flower and in decent numbers. The name Fritillaria originates from the Latin word ‘fritillus’ meaning ‘a dicebox’ with the references to the flower checkered pattern; whereas an epithet ‘meleagris’ translates from Latin as ‘spotted like a guinea fowl’. Hence, other names include chess flower, guinea-hen flower; checkered lily amongst the others. It was quite windy on the day and getting this tall group of few flowers at acceptable sharpness was challenging. Low Moor Farm NR, Wiltshire, England, UK

Tags:   spring April plants flora wild wildflowers close-up flowers flower England Liliaceae Snake’s head fritillary Fritillaria meleagris Fritillaria meleagris fritillaries group Chess flower frog-cup Guinea-hen flower Guinea flower Leper lily Lazarus bell Chequered lily Chequered daffodil Drooping tulip lily checkered Wildlife Trusts Nature Reserve Clattinger Farm Wiltshire Lower Moor Farm Bridge field outdoors nature British wildflowers native field purple flowers SSSI green lowland hay grassland pendant nodding

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Large showy pinkish-white flowers of the Campbell’s magnolia (Magnolia campbellii, Alba group) on display in Old arboretum. Old Arboretum; Westonbirt Arboretum near Tetbury, South Gloucestershire, England, UK.

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An attractively looking white scented flower of the Willow-leafed magnolia (Magnolia salicifolia) or Anise magnolia native to Japan. The Old Arboretum. Westonbirt, South Gloucestershire, England, UK

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