A well focussed close-up image of Common gorse, Ulex europaeus. Thorny green leaves and bright yellow flowers with a natural background.

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These were growing in a local garden. That is unusual in North Manchester.

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Size: 3810px × 2869px
Location: Taken in Greater Manchester, England, UK.
Photo credit: © Collinswoodimages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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