A winter inflorescence alder

In search of spring, I found a bit of winter, although we have autumn weather. European black alder begins to bloom in autumn. The male flowers are yellowish and pendulous. The female flowers form tiny purple-red cones.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Ooh , isn't it just wonderful! love that tiny brightly coloured flower with its tiny water droplets! fav

[Dawn]

A wonderful detailed shot fav

[Kathy]

Well spotted. I'm not sure I would have seen the little pinkish flower.

[Mags]

A lovely lively little detail!

[bkb in the city]

Very nice shot

[Peter Dulis]

nice details

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Granagringa]

Stunning against this background.

[Islandgirl]

Wonderful focus!

[gloria jones]

Neat details

[Boxplayer]

Love those tiny female flowers, so easy to miss.

[Heather]

A beautiful close-up! So fragile! Fav

[FBailey]

Love the tiny flower detail

[Ulrika]

lovely

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Beautiful detail.

[Jane Pittenger]

I like the fuscia with the yellow greens

[Shutterbug]

Nice capture of the details in each part and that spot of color.

[Milanie]

Nicely focused

[Wylie]

Interesting

[Delwyn Barnett]

Fascinating info!

[Cherrill]

Well spotted and captured. They are so tiny!

[John Falconer]

Great closeup.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great details.