Hedge woundwort

Hedge woundwort (Stachys sylvatica) is in the nettle family but it does not sting.  However try smelling the crushed leaves.  Phew !

Perforate St John's Wort

Perforate St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) can be found at Filnore Woods under the pylon cables and also near post 10 in the Valley Woodland.  The flowers are just opening.

We have another Hypericum called Tutsan (Hypericum androsaemum) at Filnore near post 13.

And you may know Hypericum calycinum, the Rose of Sharon, which is a ground cover garden plant with much bigger flowers.

Hemlock - BEWARE

Flowering at the same time as Hogweed, Hemlock can be recognised 

by its more ferny leaves and above all by the purple blotches on the stem.

There is quite a lot at Filnore so take some time to get to know it.  As it is so poisonous we should all be able to recognise it.

Buttercups for tea

These creeping buttercups are so ordinary ..  ..  ..  

..  ..  ..  but they are very popular with tiny beetles and wasps.