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

Marsh Stitchwort

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We found just one flower hiding in the grass at the side of a path in a damp area near a pingo on Thompson Common.

Crested Buckler-fern

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Crested Buckler-fern growing in abundance at Catfield Fen.

Jo Parmenter 21.06.2019

Sulphur Clover

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These rare Sulphur Clover are growing in abundance on some lane verges south of Topcroft.

Grass Vetchling on Airfield

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We found one plant in flower on some hard core, then proceeded to find about 20 plants in dry grassland nearby. Moving onto another meadow on the other side of the runway, we were delighted to find it in abundance.

Orange Foxtail in Pingoes

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grass — Orange foxtail (*Alopecurus aequalis*) Photo: Janet Higgins

This was the most abundant plant in some pingos on Thompson Common. The characteristic orange anthers were clearly visible towards the top of the spike-like panicle, with white anthers below.