ID Guides

We are continuing to build a resource of identification aids here

1. Bob Leaney's visual keys and other workshop notes

2. Mick Crawley's snowdrop identification guide (pdf)

3. Matt Parratt's conifer workshop and resources

4. Brian Eversham's elm workshop September 2021

Recent Sightings

Woodruff on arable hedgebank

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We were walking along a footpath through arable fields south of Fakenham when we spotted patches of frequent Woodruff (Galium odoratum).

Tree Cotoneaster in Fincham churchyard

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We found this Tree Cotoneaster in Fincham churchyard, in west Norfolk; there were a number of plants present, it would appear that the local birds have taken a liking to the berries and have deposited them in various locations around the village.

Grass-of-Parnassus on Booton Common

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Grass-of-Parnassus (Parnassia palustris) — Grass-of-Parnassus (*Parnassia palustris*) Photo: Bob Ellis

We were fortunate to come across this small patch of Grass-of-Parnassus growing on this species rich fen. There were around 25 plants in flower growing within one 10 meter square.

Harsh Downy-rose

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It seems to be a good autumn for rose hips and now is the easiest time of year to spot the more unusual species.

Trailing Tormentil on NWT Hickling reserve

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Tormentil flower — Trailing Tormentil (*Potentilla anglica*) Photo: Janet Higgins

On a raised track on NWT Hickling marsh, we found a few plants of Trailing Tormentil creeping along the ground. The solitary yellow flowers in the leaf axils had mostly four petals but there were also some flowers with five petals.