Bright Berries

These are the seeds of the Iris Foetidissima or Stink Iris which grow in odd spots all over my garden. I have never planted or propogated them but they are always there and increasing. I can only guess that a bird dropped a seed some time in the past, apparently they can take 18 months to germinate. The yellowy browny flowers are nothing special, but these seed pods are spectacular,

[8yearson]

They look like mutant berries, so close to the lens! Very punchy image...!

[june milner]

I've a soft spot too for this very subtle flower. I don't even think it stinks.

[Judith Johnson]

I found these on my allotment when I first took it over. I didn't know what they were and they're all gone now. This is a great close-up.

[Clare Ann Brady]

Great contrast between the blue background and this deep, intense red.

[plainjaneandnonnonsense]

gorgeous colours and sharpness