blossom of an artichoke in the monastery garden of lorsch, hesse, germany.

artichoke cynara cardunculus edible flower bloom blossom thistle inflorescence colorful colourful park garden gardening urban nature summer sunny bee pasture decorative ornamental cottage nectar pollen purple spiked vegetable plant floral beautiful closeup flowering asteraceae cultivated horticulture petal violet delicious food sunlight agriculture botany head contrast