If you ever wondered how Bird’s-foot-trefoil got its name, you have to wait for the seedpods to appear in late summer.
Photo: Steve Townsend
Author: raysurridge
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Bird’s-foot-trefoil
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Fringed Rupturewort
Fringed Rupturewort, one of the rare plants of the Lizard, can be seen in sandy and rocky habitats. A small, unassuming plant, look for its brighter green colouring among the surrounding vegetation.
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Twin-headed Clover
Caerthillian is one of the best places to see some of the rare clovers that are found on the Lizard in late spring, including Twin-headed Clover.
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Green-winged Orchid
Windmill Farm is a good place to look for Green-winged Orchids.
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Blackthorn
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Blackthorn flowers blossom before their leaves, appearing in glorious masses in the hedgerows, in April into May.
Photo: Amanda Scott
