Dr. Simon Hiscock: The Oxford Ragwort and the Bristol Whitebeam: tales of hybrid speciation
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Dr. Simon Hiscock, Director of the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum and Professor of Botany, Department of Biology Lecture Theatre,... Read More
Oxalis exilis – February 23rd 2026 – Least Yellow-sorrel
Another link to Australia (perhaps New Zealand)
Rubus tricolor – February 16th 2026 – Chinese Bramble
Another alien species that has increased in recent years.
Verbena bonariensis – February 9th 2026 – Argentinian Vervain
This garden plant is often appearing in the wild
Dr. Olwen Grace: Curating Herbaria in a Time of Biodiversity Crisis
Dr. Olwen Grace, Professor Olwen Grace, Deputy Director of Science (Collections) and Curator of the Herbarium Lecture Theatre, Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh... Read More
Hypericum androsaemum – February 2nd 2026 – Tutsan
Have you seen birds on this plant?
Dr. Richard Milne: Photographing all the plants in Britain
Dr. Richard Milne, University of Edinburgh Venue: Science Centre, Inspire Room, Greenmarket, Dundee The lecture is joint with Dundee Naturalists Date: TUESDAY, 24th... Read More
Epipactis helleborine – January 26th 2026 – Broad-leaved Helleborine (aka the Glasgow Orchid)
Abundant around Glasgow, and still advancing
Gunnera tinctoria – January 19th 2026 – Giant Rhubarb
Giants from South America on our West coast
Poa annua – January 12th 2026 – Annual Meadow Grass
This one thrives in both hot and cold
