Field Maple (Acer campestre)
A record owning Field Maple. It is the Surrey Champion – the biggest (or fattest) recorded Field Maple in Surrey.
Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)
The Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) is a perennial herbaceous plant species native to the United Kingdom, belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is commonly found in various habitats, including grasslands, meadows, road verges, and waste grounds across the UK. Oxeye Daisy thrives in nutrient-rich, well-drained soils, often favouring open habitats with full sun or partial […]
Wood Forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica)
Wood Forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) is a charming perennial herbaceous plant native to the United Kingdom, belonging to the Boraginaceae family. It is commonly found in woodlands, hedgerows, and shady areas throughout the UK. Wood Forget-me-not thrives in nutrient-rich, moist, and well-drained soils, often favouring habitats with partial shade or dappled sunlight. It can adapt to […]
Spear Thistle (Cirsium vulgare)
Spear Thistle (Cirsium vulgare), a familiar sight across the United Kingdom, is a robust biennial or perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is characterised by its spiny leaves and distinctive purple flower heads that bloom from June to September. This hardy species thrives in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, hedgerows, and […]
Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis)
The Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) is a striking and iconic wildflower species native to the United Kingdom, belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Renowned for its vibrant pink to purple flowers arranged in a distinctive pyramidal shape, this orchid is a cherished sight in meadows, grasslands, and coastal habitats across the UK. Pyramidal Orchids are commonly […]
Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United Kingdom, belonging to the Lythraceae family. It is commonly found in wetland habitats, including marshes, fens, riverbanks, pond margins, and roadside ditches, across the UK. Purple Loosestrife thrives in nutrient-rich, moist to wet soils, often favouring habitats with full sun. It can […]
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
The Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a captivating biennial plant native to the United Kingdom, renowned for its tall spikes of tubular, bell-shaped flowers that range in colour from pink to purple. Belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family, the Foxglove is a common sight in woodlands, hedgerows, and meadows throughout the UK. Thriving in partial shade to […]
Common Reed (Phragmites Australis)
Common Reed (Phragmites australis) is a tall, perennial grass species native to the United Kingdom and belonging to the Poaceae family. It is widespread and abundant in wetland habitats such as marshes, riverbanks, lakeshores, and estuaries throughout the UK. Common Reed thrives in nutrient-rich, moist to wet soils, and can tolerate a wide range of […]
Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)
The Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) is a quintessential spring-flowering perennial plant native to the United Kingdom, belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Renowned for its stunning display of vibrant blue flowers carpeting woodlands, Bluebells are an iconic sight in British landscapes. Bluebells thrive in nutrient-rich, moist soils, typically favouring deciduous woodlands with dappled sunlight. They are often […]
Peacock Butterfly (Aglais Io)
The Peacock butterfly (Aglais io) is a striking species native to the United Kingdom, known for its vibrant eye spots on its wings, resembling the patterns found on a peacock’s tail feathers. It is a familiar sight across the UK, found in a variety of habitats including gardens, meadows, woodlands, and hedgerows. Peacock butterflies primarily […]