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Photographed in the Sierra de Cazorla. Thanks to Tiggrx and Bárbol for helping me with the identification of the common primrose.
Book illustrated by Dobbie, H. B. (Herbert Boucher), 1852–1940. Published in Auckland, New Zealand, Dobbie, H. B, 1880. www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/165179
Grows in Britain. This specimen found Caithness, Scotland. Plant is actually a type of sedge. The white hairs aid seed dispersal in the wind.
Book authored by Neve, F. (Frederick), published in Christchurch, N.Z, by Whitcombe & Tombs, [1916]. www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/193119
Controversial seafarer, James Cook, first named it 'Sting Ray Harbour'. On 6 May 1770, Cook changed the name in his journal. First to 'Botanist's Bay', before settling on 'Botany Bay' because of the 'great quantity of new plants collected by Mr Banks and Dr Solander'.
It was cool with a chilly wind this morning.