Two fascinating plants - One an indicator of ancient woodland, the second an indicator of former habitation
- Herb Paris - Paris quadrifolia
3 June evening woodland near Settle
This beautiful plant that looks a bit like Dog's Mercury. It not common. It is an indicator of ancient woodland. It's black fruit is poisonus (as are the leaves)
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| Herb Paris with Greenfly |
Good King Henry: Chenopodium bonus-henricus
This is usually found near old houses or tracks. The leaves used to be eaten as a vegetable. This plant was found on at the beginning of Mitchell Lane on 25 May. However there is only a small amount so please do not pick it.
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