a late daffodil, variety unknown and one we have never seen before, presumably a remnant of the days when these meadows were used to grow daffodils. Further research indicates that this is a very complicated area (of course!), see this link
Saturday, May 30, 2009
four orchids and a fun day
a late daffodil, variety unknown and one we have never seen before, presumably a remnant of the days when these meadows were used to grow daffodils. Further research indicates that this is a very complicated area (of course!), see this link
four orchids and a fun day
the lesser butterfly orchid, iridescent in the morning sun. There were also some greater butterfly orchids in the meadow but they are not yet in flower.
four orchids and a fun day
heath spotted orchid in a field full of yellow rattle. The sky really was an amazing vivid blue (see top left corner). One of four species of orchid we found this morning, of which more later, plus other excitement!
Monday, May 25, 2009
wild columbine
the genuine wild columbine (aquilegia vulgaris), growing in a damp shady wood. Usually if you find an aquliegia it is a garden escapee. The flower is mysteriously complicated and exotic, with five long nectar horns
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