A closeup of a just-opened bachelor button, Centaurea cyanus. As it matures, this blossom will melt to a stunning blue but in its infancy the vibrant violet petals & plum centre contrast beautifully to the brilliant first-of-spring green foliage.

Stock photo: A closeup of a just-opened bachelor button, Centaurea cyanus. As it matures, this blossom will melt to a stunning blue but in its infancy the vibrant violet petals & plum centre contrast beautifully to the brilliant first-of-spring green foliage. was taken by phsiii .