'High' Summer Wild Flowers

It has done nothing but rain for the past few days, and while I am writing this post it is pouring down outside!

Nevertheless, a walk almost anywhere in the British country side this time of the year will be rewarding with a show of wild flowers at their best - despite the weather.

The delicate common centaury, below, is always a delight to come across as well as the eye-catching common mallow.

Common Centaury

Common Mallow

Common Mallow

Broome Seed Pods

Broome

Usually broome's endearing feature is its yellow flowers, but this time of the year the seed pods can make can be just good.

Hazel Nut

Hazel Nut
These hazel nuts, above, are starting to take shape, it wont be long now before the autumn when they will be ripe for eating.

Friar's Oak, Enville.

Visited Enville Estate this afternoon in search of the fabled Friar's Oak. This oak tree is purported to be 900 years old! By the looks of it, they aren't far off.

Friar's Oak, Enville

Centre Of Tree

Bark of Friar's Oak

Still producing foliage

Still looking healthy after 900 years!

Some flowers on Sunday afternoon walk through Enville Estate.

Musk Thistle

Musk Thistle

Himalayan Balsam

Himalayan Balsam