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Introduction to recording for the Urban Flora
introductiontonewcomerscompressevenmoreDownload If you press the Download button, a powerpoint presentation should go into the download area of your device. It contains nearly all you need…Continue reading »
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Papaver somniferum – July 20 – Opium Poppy
by John Grace, the University of Edinburgh Papaver somniferum growing semi-wild in garden conditions (Photo: Julia Wilson). The Opium Poppy was cultivated from Neolithic times…Continue reading »
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FINDING BROOMRAPES (OROBANCHE) IN SCOTLAND
by Brian Ballinger Brooomrapes in the genus Orobanche are in the Orobanchaceae family. Broomrapes are totally parasitic, lacking any chlorophyll. They have erect stems with…Continue reading »
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Sonchus species: how to tell them apart
Our region has two common native annual, winter annual or biennial sow-thistles that are almost ubiquitous as garden weeds, in areas of cultivated and waste…Continue reading »
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Digitalis purpurea – 13th July 2020
Digitalis purpurea - the foxglove - in flower is an unmistakable plant, with its tall spikes of magenta flowers rising from the green of woodland…Continue reading »
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Common plants – lawns and parks
These plant species are commonly found growing in grass on lawns and public places like parks. Keep an eye out in other places, though, because…Continue reading »
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Urticaceae – 6th July 2020 – the Nettle family
Urtica, Parietaria and Soleirolia Urtica dioica (Stinging nettle) The stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, is a perennial native flowering plant that can grow to two metres…Continue reading »
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25 streets in Dundee – 19 years on
When this year’s lockdown came into force, I was faced with having to content myself with botanical exploration near home. In fact, for this project…Continue reading »
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Campanula portenschlagiana and Campanula poscharskyana – June 29th, 2020 – The Dalmatian Bellflower (and its relative, the Trailing Bellflower)
Campanula portenschlagiana and Campanula poscharskyana. by John Grace, the University of Edinburgh Dalmatian Bellflower, Campanula portenschlagiana (left) and Trailing bellflower, Campanula poscharskyana (right) At this…Continue reading »
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Lesser trefoil and black medick – how to tell them apart
Distinguishing Trifolium dubium from Medicago lupulina. The lesser trefoil, T. dubium and black medick, M. lupulina are both sprawling clover-like plants with bright yellow heads…Continue reading »
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Common plants – kerbs and cracks
These plant species are commonly found growing at the side of kerbs, in paving and in cracks in pavements. Look for them along your street…Continue reading »
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Deadly Nightshade
Early in June several mature bushes of Deadly Nightshade, Atropa belladonna, were spotted in Warriston Recreation Ground, in Edinburgh, by local resident and BSS member,…Continue reading »
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PLANT VARIATION AND CITIZEN SCIENCE
Citizen science - the public participation in scientific research - has a long tradition in the study of plants in Britain and Ireland, particularly in…Continue reading »
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Heracleum mantegazzianum – June 22nd, 2020 – Giant Hogweed
Heracleum mantegazzianum, the Giant Hogweed by John Grace, The University of Edinburgh Giant Hogweed and botanists. Photo: Chris Jeffree The Giant Hogweed, Heracleum mantegazzianum, is…Continue reading »
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Papaver rhoeas and Papaver dubium
A field of common poppy, Papaver rhoeas, near Whitecraig, East Lothian There are two common red poppies in our area that at first glance look…Continue reading »
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Sagina procumbens – June 15th, 2020 – Procumbent Pearlwort
Sagina procumbens Procumbent Pearlwort by Cameron Diekonigin A check on the distribution of this plant and one thing is very clear, it occurs throughout the…Continue reading »
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Woodland regeneration in Glen Feshie – online exhibition – last chance to see!
One of our members, Patricia Macdonald, specialises in imaging vegetation from her aircraft. We thought you might like to see some of her work which…Continue reading »
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Arabidopsis thaliana – June 8th, 2020 – Thale Cress
Thale Cress (Arabidopsis thaliana) by Maria Chamberlain For plant biologists Arabidopsis thaliana is an iconic species – it’s the Drosophila of the plant world. This…Continue reading »
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50 Walls in Dundee
Brian Ballinger Stone walls are a feature of many of our towns and cities and provide a unique and demanding habitat for plants. Some plants…Continue reading »
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Three of our common Buttercups, telling them apart
There are many species of Buttercup. You are most likely to find Ranunculus bulbosus (Bulbous Buttercup), R. acris (Meadow Buttercup) and R. repens (Creeping Buttercup).…Continue reading »
