Lady’s Bedstraw

Lady's bedstraw"In summer, the 'frothy' flowers of lady's bedstraw can carpet the grasses of meadows, heaths and coasts with yellow and fill the air with a sweet, honey-like scent." the…

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Pyramidal orchid

Pyramidal orchid Common name : Pyramidal orchid Latin name : Anacamptis pyramidalis A member of the Orchid family (Orchidaceae) A common but very pretty orchid that thrives on poor chalk…

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Common Mouse-ear

Common Mouse-ear"Common mouse-ear is a persistent 'weed' of fields and gardens, verges and hedgerows - all kinds of habitats. But, like many of our weed species, it is still a…

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Common Restharrow

Common Restharrow"Look for the small, pink, pea-shaped flowers of Common restharrow on chalk and limestone grasslands, and in coastal areas, during summer. The Wildlife Trusts Common name : Common RestharrowLatin name…

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