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Wall Pennywort, Dunure, Ayrshire
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Preferring to live in damp rock crevices or shady walls, Wall Pennywort (Umbilicus rupestris) is common only in the western part of Britain and can be found throughout Ireland. This photo was taken in Dunure, Ayrshire. Scanned from a slide taken by CE Palmar in 1983
26 June 1983
Wall Pennywort, Dunure, Ayrshire
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CEP - Ayrshire
Preferring to live in damp rock crevices or shady walls, Wall Pennywort (Umbilicus rupestris) is common only in the western part of Britain and can be found throughout Ireland. This photo was taken in Dunure, Ayrshire. Scanned from a slide taken by CE Palmar in 1983.
26 June 1983
Hemlock water dropwort, Dunure, Ayrshire
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CEP - Ayrshire
Hemlock Water Dropwort (Oenanthe crocata) is the most poisonous plant in the UK. Death can occur in as little as two hours after ingestion. Very common along waterways and marshy areas. This picture taken in Dunure, Ayrshire. Scanned from a slide taken by CE Palmar.
26 June 1983
Dunure Castle, Ayrshire
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CEP - Ayrshire
Dunure castle now stands in ruins, overlooking the small harbour of Dunure. The site dates back to the 13th century; however most of the building that remains was probably built in the 15th or 16th century. Once visited by Mary Queen of Scots, there are a variety of traditions and legends surrounding the hiStory of the castle. The Celtic origin of Dunure is said to derive from "hill" or "fort of the Yew tree". Scanned from a slide taken by CE Palmar.
23 August 1980
Field gentian, Dunure
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CEP - Ayrshire
Preferring coastal and upland habitats, Field gentian (Gentianella campestris) grows up to 30cm tall, with flowers always having four petals. Scanned from a slide taken by CE Palmar.
