Triglochin maritima
28/09/2014
Family: Juncaginaceae (Arrow-grass)
Genus: Triglochin
Species: T. maritima
Common Name: Sea Arrow-grass
Location: NO502252
Habitat: This monocotyledon occurs in brackish marsh areas next to the coast.
Collector: Ewan Cole
Authority: Linnaeus.
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Hyocyamus niger
28/09/2014
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade)
Genus: Hyocyamus
Species: H. niger
Common Name: Henbane
Location: NT651788
Habitat: This extremely poisonous plant grows usually on waste ground near buildings, close to the sea.
Determiner: Ewan Cole
Authority: Linnaeus.
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Solanum dulcamara
31/08/2014
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade)
Genus: Solanum
Species: S. dulcamara
Common Name: Bittersweet Nightshade
Location: NT268702
Habitat: This invasive plant occurs in a very wide range of habitats, from woodlands to scrubland, hedges and marshes. It is also poisonous to humans and its attractive berries and urban setting make this plant dangerous for young children.
Collector: Ewan Cole
Authority: Linnaeus.
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Cakile maritima
31/08/2014
Family: Brassicaceae (Cabbage)
Genus: Cakile
Species: C. maritima
Common Name: Sea Rocket
Location: NT516859
Habitat: As the name suggests this plant usually grows next to the sea. Most often found at the top of the beach where grasses such as Marram (Ammophila arenaria) and Sea Lyme (Leymus arenarius) begin to pop up.
Collector: Ewan Cole
Authority: Scop.
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Geranium sanguineum
31/08/2014
Family: Geraniaceae (Geranium)
Genus: Geranium
Species: G. sanguineum
Common Name: Bloody Crane’s-bill
Location: NT441773
Habitat: Can be quite varied in where it grows, i've only found it in coastal areas. Rocky slack behind the coast but also growing on Arthurs Seat. Though officially it grows in woods, especially deciduous forests, forest edges, the dry bushy hillsides, arid grasslands and xerophilous scrubs.
Collector: Ewan Cole
Authority: Linnaeus.
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Centaurium erythraea
19/08/2014
Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian)
Genus: Centaurium
Species: C. erythraea
Common Name: Common Centaury
Location: NO502252
Habitat: This plant usually grows on grassy places or dunes and flowers between June and October
Determiner: Dr Chris Jeffree
Authority: Rafn.
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Solanum tuberosum
18/08/2014
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade)
Genus: Solanum
Species: S. tuberosum
Common Name: Potato
Location: TQ430610
Habitat: This member of the nightshade family has been cultivated for a very long time. It originally grew in the Andes before being brought over here in the 1700s. The flowers, like many of solanaceae, have fused stamens.
Determiner: Ewan Cole
Authority: Linnaeus.
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Vicia cracca
16/07/2014
Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
Genus: Vicia
Species: V. cracca
Common Name: Tufted Vetch
Location: NT071676
Habitat: This particular vetch is the only one to have towers of flowers so it is easy to spot, it usually grows on the margins of woods or in rough grassland scrambling among the grasses.
Collector: Ewan Cole
Authority: Linnaeus.
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Anagallis arvensis
15/07/2014
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Anagallis
Species: A. arvensis
Common Name: Scarlet Pimpernel or Poor Man's Weatherglass
Location: SE541673
Habitat: Habitat: Usually grows on bare or disturbed ground, this particular individual photographed was found along a forest track,next to Reseda alba and Verbascum thapsus. It is interesting in the fact that it closes its flowers when it is cloudy.
Collector: Ewan Cole
Authority: Linnaeus.
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Linaria repens
14/07/2014
Family: Scrophulariaceae (Figwort)
Genus: Linaria
Species: L. repens
Common Name: Pale Toadflax
Location: SE521661
Habitat: This plant usually grows in dry., bare, grassy places. It was found growing on waste rubble in a brick making facility.Nearby species included Linaria vulgaris and Sisymbrium officinale.
Collector: Ewan Cole
Authority: Mill.
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Myrica Gale
13/07/2014
Family: Myricaceae
Genus: Myrica
Species: M. gale
Common Name: Bog Myrtle
Location: NT240749
Habitat: Habitat: Growing at the waterside of an urban lake, nearby species include Lythrum salicaria, Juncus effusus and Iris pseudocorus.THis species is very fragrant and can be used to flavour wine and beer.
Collector: Ewan Cole
Authority: Linnaeus.
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Lythrum salicaria
12/07/2014
Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Lythrum
Species: L. salicaria
Common Name: Purple Loosestrife
Location: NT240749
Habitat: Habitat: Growing at the waterside of an urban lake, nearby species include Myrica gale, Juncus effusus and Iris pseudocorus.
Collector: Ewan Cole
Authority: Linnaeus.
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Ophrys apifera
06/07/2014
Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid)
Genus: Ophrys
Species: O. apifera
Common Name: Bee Orchid
Location: SE515830
Habitat: This plant usually grows in calcerous grassland. Along with its bee like appearance, the plant puts out an odor which attracts male bees to it, they attempt to copulate with the flower and in doing so headbutt the pollinia at the top of the flower.
Collector: Ewan Cole
Authority: Huds.
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Euphrasia nemorosa
12/06/2014
Family: Orobanchaceae (Broomrape)
Genus: Euphrasia
Species: E. nemorosa
Common Name: Common Eyebright
Location: NN723986
Habitat: Anthropogenic (man-made or disturbed habitats), meadows and fields
Collector: Ewan Cole
Authority: (Pers.) Wallr.
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Trollius europaeus
12/06/2014
Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup)
Genus: Trollius
Species: T. europeas
Common Name: Globe Flower
Location: NN723986
Habitat: Open meadow of woodland, adjacent to a river. Nearby species included Anthoxanthemum odoratum, Rubus fruticosus and Conopodium majus. Usually grows in heavy wet clay soils and they are poisonous to cattle and humans.
Collector: Ewan Cole
Authority: Linnaeus.
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Vaccinium myrtillus
04/06/2014
Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
Genus: Vaccinium
Species: V. myrtillus
Common Name: Bilberry
Location: NT202611
Habitat: Usually grows in heathland habitats next to Erica and Calluna species.
Collector: Ewan Cole
Authority: Linnaeus.
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Hesperis matronalis
30/05/2014
Family: Brassicaceae (Cabbage)
Genus: Hesperis
Species: H. matronalis
Common Name: Dame’s-violet, Summer Lilac, Dame’s Rocket
Location: NT271629
Habitat: Usually grows in wet habitats or directly adjacent to a river or stream.
Collector: Ewan Cole
Authority: Linnaeus.
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