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Lichen on a budding blackthorn branch

Stickweed

Different varieties of lichen thriving on these blackthorn (sloe) bushes.

Lichen on a budding blackthorn branch

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Stickweed

Stickweed

Has many names from gardeners. Among the more printable is “Sticky Willy”.

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Paperlike birch bark

Birch trunk with paperlike peeling bark

The bark of this birch tree, by Chapel Ash island, is peeling back like paper.

Birch trunk with paperlike peeling bark

Birch trunk with paperlike peeling bark

Birch trunk with paperlike peeling bark

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Trees reflected in a canal

Reflection in a canal

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Blackthorn in flower

Blackthorn flowering

The clump of blackthorn (sloe) between the Railway Walk and Barley Field in the Smestow Valley LNR at the peak of their blossoming.

Blackthorn flowering

Blackthorn flowering

Blackthorn flowering

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Japonica and azalea

Japonica flower

The japonica and azalea bushes have been planted together by one of the entrances to West Park so their flowers should form a nice contrast. Unfortunately their flowering seasons didn’t quite coincide this year.

Japonica and azalea flowers