Beautiful Navelwort

Earlier in the year when I was photographing Findon Parish church near Worthing I noticed large amounts of Navelwort Umbilicus rupestris growing on the churchyard walls. 
I was really pleased to see it as it usually grows in more westerly locations! both the English name (navelwort) and the latin name (Umbilicus) are in reference to the fleshy round leaves which are said to resemble a navel. 
The flowers which are arranged around a long spike are a beautiful pale green creamy colour and tubular in shape with a fluted edge. As you can see from my main shot they are frequented by these tiny beetles which probably help with pollination.
I have included a shot of the whole plant in extras, for you to enjoy.

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