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Tulip

Tulip

This tulip was surrounded by a sea of green in Claverley churchyard.

Tulip

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Oak tree with Worfield folly

Worfield folly

Visible on the crest of a ridge near the Wolverhampton to Bridgnorth road.

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Rushes reflected

Rushes reflected

A calm spot on the Staffs & Worcs canal.

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Tollhouse or ornamental lodge

Tixall turnpike toll house

This octagonal building is by the road at Tixall. There is some doubt whether it is a former turnpike road tollhouse, or an ornamental lodge for the one-time stately home.

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Oak tree flowering

Oak flowers

The flowers (or perhaps catkins) of an oak don’t stand out.

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Wild garlic flowering

Wild garlic

Not exactly a stereotypical floral smell. Instead it smells of garlic. Where it grows in profusion the smell can be overpowering on a warm spring day.

Wild garlic

The ones below were just about to flower.

Wild garlic