Purple Gromwell - stumbled upon this single plant near Weston today. From what I can gather it's a bit of a local speciality.
A quick look off the seafront this morning revealed 3 Common Tern, 3 Sandwich Tern and 10+ Mediterranean Gull. At least four Ring-necked Parakeets were flying around the Maer. Otherwise today a very pleasant walk along the coastal path between Weston and Sidmouth.
Common Toadflax
Wild Marjoram - masses of this seen today.
Wood Spurge - thank you Debs and Kev!
Viper's Bugloss
Ivy Broomrape
Ploughman's-spikenard - again, a big thank you to Debs and Kev.
Pyramidal Orchid
Sea Kale
Scarlet Pimpernel - seeing these everywhere at the moment.
Golden-ringed Dragonfly
Small Tortoiseshell
Great photos, as ever!
ReplyDeleteThere doesn't appear to be any ivy for the broomrape to feed on. Is there any out of the picture?
K suggests: take a look at Wood spurge and Ploughman's-spikenard.
Thanks once again Debs - I've never heard of Ploughman's-spikenard! Just the one plant on a clifftop. The Broomrape was on the edge of a mass of cliff-top Ivy - one of about 30 spikes. I was surprised they were in such an open, light environment having seen the Exmouth ones in near darkness! I guess light intensity is of little consequence when you have zero chlorophyll. Please thank Kev for me too. All the best. Matt
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