(01)Burdock [Arctium minus]. A biennial, close on a metre in height common in drier woods, roadsides and waste ground. It flowers July to September from egg-shaped flower buds, rather thistle-like and when in fruit form oval burs which readily adhere to clothing.

(02)Bluebells [Endymion non-scriptus]. Abundant in many woods and hedge banks, although in recent years the numbers in many local woodlands have severely declined. About 30cm in height the carpet of blue-violet flowers in April-June, occasionally throw up one or two white forms.

(03)Bugle [Ajuga repans]. A creeping perennial about 20cm in height, common in dampish areas of woods or shaded grassy places. The plant has a metallic appearance and the leaves are tinged reddish on the underside. The flowers normally powder blue but occasionally pinkish occur in April to June.

(04)Dog Rose [Rosa canina]. A deciduous shrub with prickly arching stems, 2 to 3 metres in height, widespread and common in hedgerows and thickets.       ..... Click on  » footnote  for further details.

(05)Germander Speedwell [Veronica chamaedrys]. Birdseye Speedwell was another name for this plant. Widespread occurring in hedge-banks, grassy places particularly alongside woodlands, reaching about 30cms in height.      ..... Click on  » footnote  for further details.

(06)Greater Knapweed [Centaurea scabiosa]. A perennial of hedgerows and dry grassland often scattered and sparse in this area, 30-70cm in height. It flowers from July onwards.

(07)Greater Stitchwort [Stellaria holostea]. Widespread and common in open woodland, roadsides and hedgebanks. A straggly perennial of about 50cm, often forming patches, the fine white flowers conspicuous from April to June.

(08)Hawthorn [Crataegus monogyna]. A thorny deciduous shrub abundant in open woods, thickets and hedges. The strongly scented white flowers with numerous stamens occur in May-June. The ripe red berries seen August to November, much cherished by birds, are considered poisonous to mankind. It has always been considered very unlucky to cut down hawthorns, rather ironic, as nearly every hawthorn in the attached hillside photograph has now been ripped out for the purpose of achieving more pasture.

(09)Hemp Agrimony [Eupatorium cannabinum]. A tall majestic perennial, of a downy nature with reddish stems and frequently standing more than 1 metre in height. Common close to water, ditches or very damp woodlands. Flowering July to September.

(10)Lilac [Syringa vulgaris]. A shrub up to 7 metres in height, regarded as a garden escape, which has occasionally naturalised. Flowers either white or lilac have an attractive strong but sweet smell and occur around the month of May.