Wytham Woods plants and algae
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Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)
The sycamore is a well-known tree, thought to have been introduced to Britain from Europe in the…
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Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
The beech is a magnificent large tree with a broad crown, and very smooth greyish bark. There are…
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Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
The ash is one of our tallest native trees. It has a fairly open crown, becoming oval or spherical…
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Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)
The bluebell, popularly thought of as Britain's national flower , is a bulbous spring flowering…
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Walnut (Juglans regia)
Information on the walnut is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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White water-lily (Nymphaea alba)
The white water-lily produces Britain's largest flower . This plant roots in the mud at the bottom…
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Primrose (Primula vulgaris)
The primrose is well-known as one of the first flowers of the year, indeed the common name derives…
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Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
Bracken is a well-known deciduous fern ; a species that has inspired a rich wealth of folklore in…
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Sessile oak (Quercus petraea)
Like other oak trees, the sessile oak (Quercus petraea) has a special place in culture and folklore…
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Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur)
The pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), the 'king of trees', has a special place in culture and…
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Bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.)
Brambles form a complex group known as Rubus fruticosus agg. (short for aggregate), containing…
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Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
Information on the coast redwood is currently being researched and written and will appear here…