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British Plants and algae

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Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore)
The sycamore is a well-known tree, thought to have been introduced to Britain from Europe in the 15th or 16th Century. The domed... More 14 Images 5 Videos
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Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)
Yarrow is a common herb that has been highly regarded for its medicinal properties in Britain since Anglo-Saxon times. The erect... More 7 Images 1 Video
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Adonis annua (Pheasant's eye)
The beautiful pheasant's eye has feathery leaves and produces attractive scarlet coloured flowers, similar in appearance to... More 6 Images 0 Videos
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Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse chestnut)
The ‘spreading chestnut tree’, a common sight on village greens and alongside housing developments, is not actually native to... More 21 Images 0 Videos
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Agrostemma githago (Corncockle)
This attractive tall cornfield plant has purple flowers which occur singly on the top of long stalks, the leaves are long and... More 6 Images 2 Videos
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Ajuga chamaepitys (Ground pine)
The ground pine is a small, greyish-green plant, which takes its name from its resemblance to a pine seedling. It also smells like... More 5 Images 0 Videos
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Ajuga reptans (Bugle)
Bugle is a common herb that often grows in large clumps. The flowers are deep purplish blue, rarely pink or white, and are arranged... More 6 Images 1 Video
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Alchemilla minima (Alchemilla)
This plant has no common English name but belongs to the well-known lady's mantle family. It was only recognised as a separate... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Alisma gramineum (Ribbon-leaved water-plantain)
The aquatic ribbon-leaved water plantain resembles its more common relative, common water plantain; however it is generally more... More 8 Images 0 Videos
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Alisma plantago-aquatica (Common water-plantain)
Common water-plantain is a stout aquatic herb with oval-shaped leaves, which may be rounded or heart-shaped at the base. The pale... More 6 Images 0 Videos
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Althaea hirsuta (Rough marsh mallow)
Rough marsh mallow is a hairy, annual or biennial plant with five-lobed, kidney-shaped leaves and the characteristic pink mallow... More 9 Images 0 Videos
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Alyssum alyssoides (Small Alison)
Small Alison produces small, pale yellow flowers, which often become whitish as they fade with age. The seeds are reddish-brown in... More 7 Images 0 Videos
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Anagallis arvensis (Scarlet pimpernel)
As the alternative names of shepherd’s sundial and shepherd’s weather-glass suggest, scarlet pimpernel is well-known for its... More 7 Images 1 Video
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Anemone nemorosa (Wood anemone)
Wood anemone is an attractive plant that often indicates the site of old woodland. Each stem has a single, white, star-shaped... More 7 Images 0 Videos
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Anthriscus sylvestris (Cow parsley)
Cow parsley is one of the most familiar wild plants of the British countryside. Throughout the month of May, most roadsides are... More 8 Images 0 Videos
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Apium repens (Creeping marshwort)
As its name suggests, creeping marshwort is a low-growing plant. The leaves are toothed with a single large cleft, and the plant... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Arabis glabra (Tower mustard)
Tower mustard is a very distinct plant which flowers from May to June. It has an unbranched stem, sometimes tinged with violet, and... More 6 Images 0 Videos
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Armeria maritima (Thrift)
Thrift or sea-pink is a familiar coastal plant. It forms compact cushions, and has attractive deep pink or occasionally white... More 7 Images 2 Videos
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Artemisia norvegica (Norwegian mugwort)
Norwegian mugwort is a rare alpine herb that forms small, aromatic tufted plants. The deeply toothed leaves are hairy on both the... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Arum maculatum (Lords and ladies)
Wild arum or lords and ladies (just one of this abundant plant’s local names), has a striking appearance when in flower. From... More 11 Images 0 Videos
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Asparagus prostratus (Wild asparagus)
This plant is our native asparagus species and is endemic to Western Europe. Recent evidence indicates that wild asparagus is a... More 12 Images 0 Videos
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Atrichum angustatum (Lesser smoothcap)
Lesser smoothcap is a dull-green moss that forms patches of single, unbranched and upright shoots that have narrow leaves with... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Atriplex pedunculata (Pedunculate sea-purslane)
Pedunculate sea-purslane is an erect, branching shrub, with fleshy leaves arranged alternately on the stem. The flowers are small... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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