Flowers have always been popular themes in body art. But the botanical tattoos now flooding your Pinterest feed aren't anything like the sad roses and daisies you've seen pinned on tattoo parlor walls. Today, tattoo artists are plucking inspiration from all over the plant kingdom — not just flowers, but also leaves, herbs, fruits, veggies and grains. Naturalistic, delicate and feminine, these trendy botanical tattoo designs have a surprisingly timeless look, like they've been ripped from the pages of a vintage field guide. So before you get that sunflower on your ankle, peep these stunning plant and flower tattoos for inspiration.
Russian tattoo artist Pis Saro has made a name for herself with lifelike botanical tattoos, like this ginkgo leaf design.
Saro makes watercolors of real floral specimens before inking the paintings on her clients.
Fern fronds are fast becoming a popular tattoo motif, and they work especially well as spinal tattoos.