How to tell Smaller Cat’s-tail (Phleum bertolonii) from Timothy (Phleum pratense)
When there’s small-looking Timothy, do you flee um? It’s time to whip out that ruler and check for Smaller Cat’s-tail (Phleum bertolonii).
How to Identify Narrow-leaved Water-dropwort (Oenanthe silaifolia)
I was super excited to come across Narrow-leaved Water-dropwort Oenanthe silaifolia yesterday whilst doing a recce for our in-house floodplain meadow training at Upton Ham. This species is nationally scarce,…
How to tell Wood-sedge (Carex sylvatica) from Thin-spiked Wood-sedge (Carex strigosa)
Two similar sedges to look out for in woodlands in May are Wood-sedge Carex sylvatica and Thin-spiked Wood-sedge Carex strigosa. They sometimes grow together, even side-by-side (Shrawley Woods) but are…
Guide: Colour Variations in Sweet Violet (Viola odorata)
Did you know there are different coloured varieties of Sweet Violet? I went looking for them, and managed to photograph four different forms this spring. How many have you seen?
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