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The quest for a perfect plant ID method for beginners
Dr Richard Milne, Edinburgh University Thursday 15th February 2024, 6pm Lecture Theatre, Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Juncus – 10th July 2023 – Four Native Rushes
Four of the species of rush native to Scotland appear similar. Chris Jeffree explains how to distinguish between them in the field
Common plants – edges and hedges (part 2)
These species are commonly found growing at the side of paths and buildings and at the foot of hedges. Keep an eye out in other places too, though, because they grow in other places as well. Here we look at chickweed, garlic mustard, white dead-nettle and stinging nettle.
Common plants – lawns and parks (part 2)
These species are commonly found growing in lawns and parks. Here we look at red campion, cock's-foot grass, white clover and broad-leaved dock.
Common plants – verges and waste ground
These species are commonly found growing on road verges, pathsides and waste ground. Here we look at hogweed, rosebay willowherb, shepherd's purse and foxglove.
Common plants – walls
These species are commonly found growing on or out of walls in urban areas. Here we look at wall rue, maidenhair spleenwort, ivy-leaved toadflax and hart's-tongue fern.
Common plants – garden escapes
These species are commonly found growing at the side of paths, roads and other places near human habitation. They are introduced plants that have escaped from cultivation. Here we look at Welsh poppy, yellow archangel, lady's-mantle and purple toadflax.
Common fungi – rust fungi
These fungi are usually host specific, only infecting particular plant species. Look out for any plants that appear a bit sickly or have distortions – they may well be infected with rust. Here we look at rusts found on nettle, creeping thistle, comfrey and groundsel.
Common plants – edges and hedges
These species are commonly found growing at the side of paths and buildings and at the foot of hedges. Keep an eye out in other places too, though, because they grow in other places as well. Here we look at wood avens, herb Robert, sticky willie and ribwort plantain.
