Rainton Meadows - 3 IDs/confirmation please

[rscott74]

I visited Rainton Meadows today for the first time in a week or 2 and found these 3 plants

1) This was next to the footpath close to Joe's Pond in a damp and shaded location and in a very dense colonly



2) A reed or sedge no doubt. I recently got an ID for Branched Burr-reed and as this is a reed and has burrs I assumed it would be a similar species but looking at images of other burr-reeds seems to indicate otherwise. The stems were square and very abrasive in an upward direction.



3) Two images of a very small flowered vetch. I took a few pics but none seemed totally adequate for ID so I've included what I hope are the most helpful. I'd guess Hairy Tare

[djackso]

2) Looks similar to Carex otrubae but the flower seems longer.

[Tiggrx]

1. Enchanter's-nightshade (Circaea lutetiana)
2. False Fox-sedge (Carex otrubae) - head does look longer than usual
3. Looks like Hairy Tare (Vicia hirsuta) to me

[rscott74]

Thanks for replies. Looks like I might have got (3) right.

This is a wider shot of Fox-sedge which, while not showing detail, indicates heads of various lengths.

I wonder why "Fox" appears in blue font.

[JennyS]

I wonder why "Fox" appears in blue font.

'Cos somehow you've linked it to a photo of a Fox in the gallery

[Bub-les]

The posting system is now set to link up to cetain creatures in the data base all you need do is type in the common name and hey presto the link is there eg Badger Fox Weasel etc. If you preview the post before submitting it you will see the blue font indicating the link.

Barbara

[rscott74]

Thanks for explanation, It's useful I guess and might be amusing given that many plants have wildlife creatures in their simple names with "Fox" being fairly common.