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British Plants and algae

 		Species 1 - 9 of 9
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Ghost orchid (Epipogium aphyllum)
As its common name suggests, the ghost orchid is a mysterious plant. It spends most of its life underground and has a tendency to... More 4 Images 0 Videos
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Grass-wrack pondweed (Potamogeton compressus)
This submerged aquatic plant has very flattened, branching stems that can reach up to 0.9 m in length. The leaves are long and... More 2 Images 0 Videos
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Great tassel stonewort (Tolypella prolifera)
Stoneworts used to be classified as members of the plant kingdom, but it is now agreed that they belong, along with other green... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutm)
Great willowherb is a tall, common herb. It has a densely hairy stem bearing long, narrow leaves that taper to a point and are... More 9 Images 2 Videos
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Greater copperwort (Cephaloziella nicholsonii)
Greater copperwort belongs to a group of plants called liverworts. They are closely related to mosses and, in many cases, resemble... More 2 Images 0 Videos
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Greater plantain (Plantago major)
Greater plantain Plantago major is a familiar plant that forms a rosette of dark green leaves that lie close to the ground... More 7 Images 0 Videos
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Greater water-parsnip (Sium latifolium)
Greater water-parsnip is an upright plant, with a very robust appearance. The stem is hollow and grooved; the leaves, which can... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Grey mouse ear (Cerastium brachypetalum)
This endangered plant was first discovered in Great Britain in 1947. It is pale green to grey in colour and is covered in fairly... More 5 Images 0 Videos
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Ground pine (Ajuga chamaepitys)
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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