More Botany

[Stewart J]

This is an absolute pleasure to see, top marks to the local council for not cutting the minor roadside verges, an absolute joy to visit. This is on the banks of the South Tyne from Eals bridge to Knarsdale Hall in SW Northumberland. The river bank and part of the road were washed away in floods two years ago, they have made a superb job of repairs and refurbishment and I suspect may have sown wild flower seeds. Quite a variety of species and quite a few photos to hopefully brighten your day hope you enjoy.

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[Stewart J]

The tall Blue flower is Vipers Bugloss

Viper's-bugloss | The Wildlife Trusts

The upright, blue flower spikes of Viper's-bugloss can be spotted on chalk grassland, sand dunes, cliffs and banks. Its spotted stem is thought to resemble a viper.

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And the large thistle is the wonderfully named Melancholy Thistle (it dosent look sad does it) it’s a Northern upland species so not found further South.

Melancholy thistle | The Wildlife Trusts

As its name suggests, the Melancholy thistle was once used to treat 'melancholia' (depression). Today, it can be found in upland hay meadows showing off its single, purple, thistle-like flower head.

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