Dipsacus fullonum and Dipsacus sativus – July 27th – Teasel
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by John Grace, University of Edinburgh Teasels are prickly herbaceous biennials, existing in wild and cultivated forms, well-known for their use in... Read More
Papaver somniferum – July 20 – Opium Poppy
by John Grace, the University of Edinburgh The Opium Poppy was cultivated from Neolithic times by farmers of the Eastern Mediterranean, being... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
Urticaceae – 6th July 2020 – the Nettle family
Urtica, Parietaria and Soleirolia The stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, is a perennial native flowering plant that can grow to two metres or... Read More
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,... Read More
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 At this time of year the garden walls in many... Read More
Deadly Nightshade
Early in June several mature bushes of Deadly Nightshade, Atropa belladonna, were spotted in Warriston Recreation Ground, in Edinburgh, by local resident... Read More
