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Springtime flowers: forget me nots

Springtime flowers: forget me nots

Pale blue petals of a forget me not, which was growing by the Railway Walk at Newbridge.

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Springtime flowers: herb robert

Springtime flowers: herb robert

Delicate pink herb robert flowers. These were growing by Wightwick Mill lock.

Springtime flowers: herb robert
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Springtime flowers: elderflower buds

Springtime flowers: elderflower buds

A mass of flower buds on an elder bush, just about to open their tiny petals.

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Springtime flowers: jack by the hedge

Springtime flowers: jack by the hedge

Jack by the hedge, otherwise known as mustard garlic. Common growing tall by hedgerows. It’s a favoured food pland for spring butterfly caterpillars. As the name implies, it does also have culinary uses for people.

Springtime flowers: jack by the hedge
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Springtime flowers: wild arum

Springtime flowers: wild arum

Wild arum growing by the canal near Wightwick Mill Lock. The spathe, the long spike which carries the flowers, can just be seen peeping out of its protective surrounds.

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Springtime flowers: greater stitchwort

Springtime flowers: greater stitchwort

Greater stitchwort, a favourite food plant for several springtime species of butterflies.