Public domain reproduction of artwork in Art Institute of Chicago, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gypsum flowers often appear transparent and ephemeral Public domain photograph of a cave, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gypsum flowers are typically only found in dry areas of Jewel Cave.
Delicate curved 'petals' of gypsum flowers
These fractal-like gypsum flowers resemble new growth on ferns just starting to unfurl
Delicate curved 'petals' of gypsum flowers Public domain photograph of quarry, mining industry, miners, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gypsum flower formations often appear to ignore gravity and form in a variety of curls and zigzags
Gypsum creates many strange and beautiful shapes such as this flower. Gypsum flowers are usually only a few inches wide.
A 'nest' of gypsum flowers and needles
Another view of a gypsum flower inside Jewel Cave Public domain photograph of quarry, mining industry, miners, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description