Ulex Europaeus Collection

Gorse stigma with pollen grains, SEM
Gorse (Ulex europaeus) stigma (green) with pollen grains (yellow), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering

Gorse flower bud, SEM
Gorse (Ulex europaeus) flower bud, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). One of the petals (yellow) is seen enclosed in the flower casing (calyx)

Clashach cove surrounded by flowering Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Hopeman, Scotland, UK, May

Braided streams of the Rakaia River, and gorse in flower, Mid Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

The Lizard Lighthouse from Housel Bay, The Lizard, Cornwall, England

Female Downy Emerald dragonfly (Cordulia aenia) at rest on flowering Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Higher Hyde Heath, Dorset, UK. April

Aerial view of Clashach cove surrounded by flowering Gorse (Ulex europaeus), Hopeman, Moray Firth, Scotland, UK. May, 2017

Furze, Ulex Europaeus (colour litho)
2802731 Furze, Ulex Europaeus (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furze, Ulex Europaeus)

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Wales, Pembrokeshire, St Brides Bay, View to Tower Point along coastal path with flowering Gorse

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Wales, Pembrokeshire, Ynys Melyn, View along caost toward Pen Brush with flowering Gorse

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Wales, Pembrokeshire, Ynys Melyn, View along caost toward Pen Brush with flowering Gorse

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Wales, Pembrokeshire, St Brides Bay, View to Tower Point along coastal path with flowering Gorse

Common gorse along the shoreline of a Scottish loch in spring in Scotland, United Kingdom

Scenic view of countryside with common gorse in spring at St Abbs in Scotland

Sea bay at low tide with gorse bushes in springtime at the village of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, United Kingdom

Sun over fields and road through countryside in springtime lined with common gorse in Scotland, United Kingdom

Close-up of a Striateed Caracara (Johnny Rook), Yellow Background, Falkland Islands

Ulex Europaeus; Common Furze

Landscape with Bell Heather -Erica cinerea- and Common Gorse -Ulex europaeus- at Cap Frehel, Department Cotes-dArmor, Brittany, France

Ulex Europaeus, Common Furze

Gorse (Ulex europaeus) flowers. Photographed in the UK

Common gorse buds (Ulex europaeus). Photographed in March, on Powerstock Common, Dorset, UK

Gorse petal surface, SEM
Gorse (Ulex europaeus) petal surface, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This surface is smooth, compared to the surfaces of leafs and sepals

Gorse pollen grains, SEM
Gorse (Ulex europaeus) pollen grains (yellow), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants

A singing Wren
A Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes), perched and singing from a flowering gorse bush (Ulex europaeus)

Common dodder (Cuscuta epithymum)
Common dodder (Cuscuta epithymum, red) and common gorse (Ulex europaeus, yellow). The common dodder is a parasitic plant that doesn t contain chlorophyll

Common gorse (Ulex europaeus)
Common gorse flowers (Ulex europaeus). This shrub flowers throughout the year. Photographed at Durslton Head, Swanage, Dorset, UK, in December

Gorse (Ulex europaeus) and Marloes Sands, Marloes, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Gorse (Ulex europaeus) growing along the footpath to Marloes Sands, Marloes, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

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"Ulex europaeus: A Vibrant Tapestry of Beauty and Resilience" In the microscopic world, gorse stigma with pollen grains reveal a fascinating dance of reproduction under the scanning electron microscope (SEM). Each grain holds the potential for new life, carried by the wind to find its destined mate. Zooming out, we witness a gorse flower bud captured in stunning detail through SEM. Its intricate structure hints at the marvels hidden within, waiting to burst forth into a riot of yellow blossoms that will paint landscapes with their vibrant hues. One such breathtaking scene unfolds at Clashach cove in Hopeman, Scotland. Here, nature showcases its artistry as flowering Gorse (Ulex europaeus) embraces this coastal haven. Against the backdrop of crashing waves and rugged cliffs, these golden blooms create an enchanting spectacle that captivates all who behold it. Traveling across continents to Mid Canterbury's South Island in New Zealand brings us to braided streams of the Rakaia River adorned with blooming gorse. This resilient plant thrives even amidst challenging environments, adding splashes of color and resilience to an already picturesque landscape. The Lizard Lighthouse stands tall against Cornwall's dramatic coastline in England. From Housel Bay's vantage point, one can admire not only this iconic beacon but also witness how Ulex europaeus gracefully frames this majestic sight. The contrast between man-made structures and nature's creations is both striking and harmonious. Even wildlife finds solace among gorse flowers' welcoming embrace. A female Downy Emerald dragonfly rests delicately on these blooms—a moment frozen in time where two worlds collide—the ethereal beauty of insects meeting the vibrant allure of Ulex europaeus. From high above Clashach cove once more—this time through an aerial view—we are reminded again why May is truly magical here.