Plants

Thorn Apple

Thorn Apple (Datura Stramonium)

Thorn apple (Datura stramonium), also known as jamestown weed, jimsonweed, or devil’s snare, is a plant with an interesting history and many uses. It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, but it also presents potential dangers to humans and wildlife alike. In this article, we will explore the overview of thorn apple, its […]

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Queen anne's lace

Wild Carrot (Daucus Carota)

A relative of the cultivated carrots we eat today, wild carrot (Daucus carota) is a perennial flowering plant of the Apiaceae family, which also contains coriander, cumin, and parsley. The plant is native to the UK, where it has many other known common names, such as: Queen Anne’s lace, European wild carrot, bird’s nest, and bishop’s

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Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea) with the beautiful background of green trees on the hills

Purple Toadflax (Linaria Purpurea)

Purple toadflax is a plant in the genus Linaria, which includes about 200 species of herbaceous plants, and is part of the plantain family (Plantaginaceae). Flowering from July to October, this extremely hardy plant is popular among many gardeners around the UK. However, for some, due to its bushy, clump-forming and hardy nature, it can

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Arum maculatum with red berries, a poisonous woodland plant

Cuckoo Pint (Arum Maculatum)

The cuckoo pint plant (Arum maculatum) is a colourful, sometimes bizarre-looking flower that has spurred the imaginations of gardeners, naturalists and children for centuries. Native to Europe and North Africa, this perennial of the Araceae family (of nearly 1000 species) can be a nuisance due to its poison and self-pollinating nature. The cuckoo pint has

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(Silene Flos-Cuculi)

Ragged Robin (Silene Flos-Cuculi)

The ragged robin (scientific name Silene flos-cuculi) is a species of flowering plant in the Caryophyllaceae family and is well known for its distinctive pink flowers. There are many fascinating things to learn about this humble flower, such as how it got its name, its meaning in various cultures around the world, and how it

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Echium vulgare vipers bugloss blooms in a meadow

Viper’s-Bugloss (Echium Vulgare)

Viper’s-bugloss is a flowering herbaceous plant belonging to the family Boraginaceae. They are perennial plants with an erect stem, hairy leaves and many dense spikes of bright blue or violet funnel-shaped flowers. The scientific name Echium vulgare has two meanings: “vulgar” (common) and “A city of Lydia” (Echium = Echioion). The word “Bugloss” comes from

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