Tiny they may be, these wildflowers that grow in the verges between Château DeVice and its allotment are quite striking close up, if not as showy as those "Triffids in drag" (thank you Jon, Official Plant Spotter of Castle DeVice and its Extensive Witchdom).
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| Common vetch (Vicia sativa) |
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| Bird's foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) |
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| Bird's eye speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys) |
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| Red clover (Trifolium pratense), and guest (possibly a small scissor bee, chelostoma campanularum, or chelostoma rapunculi) |
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| White clover (Trifolium repens) |
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| Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) |
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| Buttercup (possibly Ranaunculus repens) |
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| Cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris), but it could be some other related species |
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| Purple dead nettle (Lamium purpureum) |
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| Common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) |
* Post title by The Very Mistress, here.
Lovely photos, sugar! I had to check out the earlier post for the reference. How cute is that pic of Babyzilla?? or as the kids say Adorbs!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHe is rather fetching (not vetching), isn't he? Thank you, Savvy!
DeleteThe wildflowers are gorgeous! What stunning hues and exquisite shapes! The bee pic is awesome! Enjoy the bees as Mago reports the bees in his area seem to have vanished! How incredible and beautiful nature is when left on its own. Great captures!
ReplyDeleteIs that you fingering the common hawthorn in the last foto? Is that the secret to making plants bloom and grow?
Oh, good gods! I didn't realise that my flesh was on show! Yes, I had to fondle the flowers to bring them into view.
DeleteI feel the need to write a story about Veronica Chamaedry and her embarrassing vetch.
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Is she a happy driver with a particular make of car behind her?
DeleteAlmost sounds like P.T.Barn um..."roll up!roll up!this way to see Veronica's Volvo!"
DeleteGlad that you have bees. It is very alarming that they are disappearing in some locations.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm quite concerned at Mago's lack of bees. Quite concerned, indeed.
DeleteYou know what they say about men with long fingers...
ReplyDeleteAll the better to fondle with?
DeleteLong gloves. Jx
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