Nodding Harebell flowers start to blossom on the Lizard from July, taking over from Sheep’s-bit as it begins to fade.
Photo: janetgraham84new, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Author: raysurridge
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Subterranean Clover
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Lizard ‘clover season’ is from spring to early summer. One to look out for is the small and unassuming Subterranean Clover, found on shallow soils or amongst short turf close to the sea.
Photo: Steve Townsend
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Early-purple Orchid
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Early-purple Orchids enjoy the serpentine soils of the Lizard.
Photo: © Natural England/Allan Drewitt
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Common Knapweed
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A valuable source of nectar for insects in late summer, Common Knapweed is found on the grasslands and scrub of The Lizard from July to September.
Photo: Amanda Scott
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Common Fleabane
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From August to September, the golden flowers of Common Fleabane brighten up damp meadows and stream edges.
Photo: Amanda Scott
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Pineappleweed
With its long flowering period (May to early autumn) and beautiful scent when crushed, Pineappleweed is a common find by paths, on wasteland and in arable grass on The Lizard.
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Common Centaury
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With a long flowering period from June to October, the pink flowers of Common Centaury can be found across The Lizard from summer to autumn.
Photo: Amanda Scott
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Smooth Hawk’s-beard
Often found on bare ground and road verges, as well as on heaths and grasslands, the yellow flowers of Smooth Hawk’s-beard can be seen brightening The Lizard from mid-summer until early autumn.
Photo: Steve Townsend
