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A short account of a convincing encounter with Dactylorhiza × kerneriorum on Holy Island. The post Dactylorhiza x kerneriorum on Holy Island appeared first on James Common .

A closer look at two Lolium (Rye-grass) species and their suspected hybrid found growing in an unassuming Newcastle park. The post Looking Closer at Lolium appeared first on James Common .

Entry eight in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this week trips to various interesting sites across Northern England. The post Year of Ferns: Special Ferns appeared first on James Common .

The ancient woodland lining the banks of the River Allen in Northumberland provides one of the region’s richest habitats for woodland plants and ferns. From the National Trust’s Allen Banks estate south to Briarwood Banks, Planky Mill and Cupola Bridge, this stretch supports an impressive diversity of species, from conspicuous spring flowers to easily overlooked […] The post Flora of Allen Banks …

A short account of visit to the limestone pavements of Great Asby Scar National Nature Reserve, complete with specialised plants and ferns. The post Limestone Pavement Plants at Great Asby Scar appeared first on James Common .

Discover the fascinating trees of Armstrong Park on a guided walk through another of Newcastle’s beautiful green spaces. From ancient pears and towering beeches to exotic maples, cedars and maidenhair trees, this trail highlights some of the park’s most beautiful and unusual species The post Newcastle Tree Walks: Armstrong Park & Benton Bank appeared first on James Common .

Discover the remarkable trees of Heaton Park on a guided walk through one of Newcastle’s richest green spaces. From ancient pears and towering beeches to exotic maples, cedars and maidenhair trees, this trail highlights some of the park’s most beautiful and unusual species The post Newcastle Tree Walks: Heaton Park appeared first on James Common .

A closer look at some of Britain's specialist woodland grasses, including key features and handy hacks to help identify them. The post Love Grasses: Specialist Woodland Grasses appeared first on James Common .

Entry seven in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this week featuring a range of scarcities and surprises. The post Year of Ferns: Scarcities & Surprises appeared first on James Common .

A short account of a delightful botanical wander along the River Allen, from Cupola Bridge to Briarwood Banks. The post Cupola Bridge, Stawardpeel & Briarwood Banks appeared first on James Common .

Entry six in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this week featuring an early trip to Upper Teesdale. The post Year of Ferns: Tackling Teesdale (Part 1) appeared first on James Common .

Entry five in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this week featuring Adder’s-tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum. The post Year of Ferns: Adder’s-tongue appeared first on James Common .