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Species name: Orchis mascula The early purple orchid is one of the earliest flowering orchids apart of the Orchidaceae family, which begin to flower from April-June. This orchid was found in Ashwellthorpe woods, as it common within grasslands and woodlands (The Wildlife Trust, ND). Their biggest threat is habitat loss caused by agriculture and urban… Read more
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Species name: Cardamine pratensis + Bombus pascuorum The cuckoo flower is a native perennial flowering plant which can grow up to 45cm tall in the springtime in the UK. It is apart of the Brassicaceae family, which is made up mostly of herbaceous plants, which are vascular, with no woody stem, are mostly pollinated by… Read more
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Species name: Galanthus nivalis The snowdrop is a type of wildflower which often blooms in January and flowers until March with a widespread distribution across the UK, with it being able to flower in grasslands, freshwater ecosystems, wetlands, woodlands, towns and gardens. They can be identified by their nodding white flowers, with three petals, on… Read more
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Species name: Senecio jacobaea The common ragwort is a common yellow wildflower which has a widespread distribution across the UK, found within many different habitats, such as grassland, heathland, farmland, coasts, wetlands, rocky habitats, woodlands, towns and gardens. These flowers are daisy-like and can grow up to 1m tall (The Wildlife Trust, ND), with yellow… Read more
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