November

Pink Clover

reversed clover
Reversed Clover Trifolium resupinatum  Photo: Jo Parmenter

We found this pretty pink clover in a recently constructed balancing pond at Little Snoring, in North Norfolk.  The site has likely been sown with a ‘wildflower seed mix’ as other species present included cornfield annuals such as corncockle, the non-nativ

Abundant Azolla

water fern
Water Fern Azolla filiculoides   Photo: Jo Parmenter

Water Fern Azolla filiculoides is a pretty unmistakable plant with its feathery floating leaves. In autumn it becomes very obvious when the leaves turn a dull red colour.