A rare wildflower is being reintroduced in North Yorkshire as part of a conservation project.
Globe flowers, known for their bright yellow, globe-shaped blooms, are now mostly found in northern parts of the UK and Wales due to the loss of their preferred wetland habitats.
They grow in damp, undisturbed meadows and riverbanks, typically flowering from May to July.
The Forgotten Flora initiative, led by the Howardian Hills National Landscape in partnership with Natural England, is working to secure the species' future.
Ambrose Greenfield from Forgotten Flora said: "Growing this particular plant from seed can take months, so we were delighted to see the first signs of growth and eventually our first flower.
"It's a great reward for the passion and expertise of the team.
"There’s something quite mesmerising about the Globe Flower.
"Its golden petals fold around one another to form an almost perfectly rounded globe that invites you to stop whatever you’re doing and simply admire it."
Wild seeds were collected from one of only two known sites in the 79-square-mile Howardian Hills area, between Helmsley and Malton.
Propagated plants are now being gradually reintroduced to boost the wild population.
The project also highlights the value of historic botanical records, including those by 18th-century naturalist Robert Teesdale.
Ellie Hook, manager of the Howardian Hills Partnership, said: "This is another example of the value of historic records and acting now to secure the future of a species which is very much part of the flora of the Howardian Hills."