Plant colonisation - Narrow-leaved Ragwort (Senecio inaequidans) amongst other plants recolonising a derelict industrial area at the former John Brown's site, Clydebank. This plant is from South Africa and has become naturalised in the UK. It is a pioneer species that can often be found along motorways, railways and disused land.
Plant colonisation - Narrow-leaved Ragwort (Senecio inaequidans) amongst other plants recolonising a derelict industrial area at the former John Brown's site, Clydebank. This plant is from South Africa and has become naturalised in the UK. It is a pioneer species that can often be found along motorways, railways and disused land.
21 June 2016
Herbaceous plants on former John Brown's site, Clydebank
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Thistles and many other herbaceous plants are growing on the former John Brown's site, Clydebank
21 June 2016
Herbaceous plants on former John Brown's site, Clydebank
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Red clover (Trifolium pratense), Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) and many other herbaceous plants are growing on the former John Brown's site, Clydebank. Red clover is a native nectar-rich plant whereas Japanese knotweed is an invasive, known to take over in a variety of habitats, it is extremely difficult to remove.
21 June 2016
Meadow Saxifrage, Corra Castle
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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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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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Wood anemones (Anemone nemorosa), Falls of Clyde
24 April 2016
Wood Sorrel, Falls of Clyde
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Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella), Falls of Clyde SWT Nature Reserve
01 May 2004
Marsh marigolds
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Marsh marigolds (Caltha palustris), Falls of Clyde
