Jerusalem sage (Phlomis fruticosa) is native to the Mediterranean Region countries including Albania, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Turkey, and regions of the former Yugoslavia.  What intrigues me about this plant is the star shaped center that holds each petal.  The plant is quite fragrant with a sage-like aroma.

This monochrome image is part of the gallery on Leanne Cole PHOTOGRAPHY blog for this week’s Monochrome Madness.