In the protected areas of Quiberon in Brittany, France, I spotted a fungus (probably a waxcap) as well as lichens. The dominant grass was Harestail (Lagurus ovatus) and flowers included Scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis); Wild clary (Salvia verbenaca); Cottonweed (Otanthus maritimus); Field scabious (Knautia arvensis); Cheddar pink (Dianthus gratianopolitanus); Viper's bugloss (Echium vulgare); Dark mullein (Verbascum nigrum); Sea campion (Silene maritima); profuse Sweet alison (Lobularia maritima); Field eryngo (Eryngium campestre) and what looked like an introduced garden species.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Tuesday, 8 September 2015
Literally Littoral- 1. Fungi and Plants
In the protected areas of Quiberon in Brittany, France, I spotted a fungus (probably a waxcap) as well as lichens. The dominant grass was Harestail (Lagurus ovatus) and flowers included Scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis); Wild clary (Salvia verbenaca); Cottonweed (Otanthus maritimus); Field scabious (Knautia arvensis); Cheddar pink (Dianthus gratianopolitanus); Viper's bugloss (Echium vulgare); Dark mullein (Verbascum nigrum); Sea campion (Silene maritima); profuse Sweet alison (Lobularia maritima); Field eryngo (Eryngium campestre) and what looked like an introduced garden species.
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