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Lousewort, Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree
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Tiree - Ceann a' Mhara, Balephuil, Hynish and Balemartine
Lousewort (Pedicularis sylvatica), Ceann a' Mhara, Tiree. This plant is hemiparasitic on the roots of grasses, so as to supplement its nutrition and allow it to survive in areas of poor soil.
29 April 2014
Lousewort, Hùisnis, North Harris
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Western Isles - North Harris (Ceann a Tuath na Hearadh)
Lousewort (Pedicularis sylvatica), Hùisnis, North Harris. Lousewort is hemiparasitic on the roots of other plants, to help overcome the nutrient deficiency of the poor soils based on metamorphic rock..
28 June 2011
Lousewort, Àird Mòr Mhangarstadh, Uig, Lewis
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Western Isles - Uig, Great Bernera and Mangurstadh, Lewis
Lousewort, (Pedicularis Sylvatica), Àird Mòr Mhangarstadh, Uig, Lewis. It grows on damp moorland, and is partially parasitic on the roots of other plants, in an attempt to gain nutrients on this poor moorland soil.
21 June 2011
Meadow Saxifrage, Corra Castle
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South Lanarkshire - Falls of Clyde plants
Meadow Saxifrage (Saxifraga granulata), Corra Castle, New Lanark, taken by Sarah Longrigg. It was growing on several old walls around the castle ruins.
13 April 2019
Leopard's Bane, Falls of Clyde
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South Lanarkshire - Falls of Clyde plants
Native to South-East Europe, Leopard's Bane (Doronicum orientale) is widely used as a decorative garden plant. Blooming earlier than most species in the Daisy (Asteraceae) family, this plant is a useful nectar source for insects. Seen here at the Falls of Clyde, South Lanarkshire.
24 April 2016
Wood anemones
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South Lanarkshire - Falls of Clyde plants
Wood anemones (Anemone nemorosa), Falls of Clyde
24 April 2016
Wood Sorrel, Falls of Clyde
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South Lanarkshire - Falls of Clyde plants
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella), Falls of Clyde SWT Nature Reserve
01 May 2004
Marsh marigolds
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South Lanarkshire - Falls of Clyde plants
Marsh marigolds (Caltha palustris), Falls of Clyde
24 April 2016
Lady's Smock or Cuckoo flower
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South Lanarkshire - Falls of Clyde plants
Cuckoo Flower or Lady's Smock (Cardamine pratensis). This is an important food plant for the caterpillars of the orange-tip and the green-veined white butterfly. Ordinarily found in damp habitat. The plant is said to flower at the same time as the Cuckoo bird returns to the UK, hence its name. This photo was taken at Falls of Clyde.
24 April 2016
Common dog violet
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South Lanarkshire - Falls of Clyde plants
Common dog violet (Viola riviniana), Falls of Clyde
