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13-05-2009, 07:36 PM
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| | | A whole pile of ID's/confirmations
I've got quite a few here on which I'm in serious need of some help  Some I think I know and just want a second opinion; others, I haven't got a clue 1: This garden-escape cranesbill has got me seriously confused, because I can't decide whether it's Purple Cranesbill ( Geranium x magnificum) or Himalayan Cranesbill ( G. himalayense)  2: I know this one's obviously an eyebright; taken at Durlston Country Park, Dorset, any suggestions as to which species?  3: This broom bush, by the side of the A351 near Wareham, Dorset, is of a type I've never seen before even in gardens.    4: Is this tatty orchid, found in a damp area of heathland near the Arne RSPB reserve in Dorset, an early Southern Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa)?   5: Does anyone have any idea which of the pink Oxalis species this one is? It was growing on bare sand near the toilet block at Shell Bay, Studland, Dorset. Especially note the very small leaves, totally different from the Pink-sorrel ( Oxalis articulata) I see commonly around Bristol.  6: This tiny clover or vetch, in the short turf of Studland Heath, was a real challenge to photograph so these are the best I could do; probably one of the smallest flowers I've ever seen, I've no idea what it is   7: When I first found this white, slightly-scented crucifer, behind the visitor centre at Durlston Country Park, I thought it was Hoary Stock ( Matthiola incana) - now I've looked at it again, though, the leaves just don't seem to fit...  8: Any idea what this water plant is, found in a pond in Studland village while I was photographing Yellow Irises? I'm pretty sure I've never seen anything like it before...  9: There were several dozen plants of this thistle on the sand of the car park at Shell Bay, Studland. I think I've got it, but would welcome a second opinion     |
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13-05-2009, 07:46 PM
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the orchid is a southern marsh orchid albeit with broad leaves....
6 is birds-foot clover and id be interested to know where you found this (please could you PM me? )
9 looks like a small-flowered welted thistle...not sure on that one though
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13-05-2009, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by davidbr  | Looks like Iris xiphium to me- out at the moment. |
13-05-2009, 07:51 PM
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6 looks like Bird'sfoot clover, Trifolium ornithopodioides
7 white form of Dames's Violet, Hesperis matronalis |
13-05-2009, 07:59 PM
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1. Geranium himalayense - i think
5. Oxalis articulata - I think the environment has caused it to look different from the usual
8. Water-soldier (Stratiotes aloides) and Curled Pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) |
13-05-2009, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by davidbr | I had problems with these in the Scillies. I'm not sure whether it is Iris xiphium, I. x hollandica or I. latifolia |
13-05-2009, 08:14 PM
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No 1 is not G.himalayense, it has much more dissected leaves with pointed segments. It is also a more delicate plant than most. Can't help with what it is though, not one in my garden!
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13-05-2009, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ceterach No 1 is not G.himalayense, it has much more dissected leaves with pointed segments. It is also a more delicate plant than most. Can't help with what it is though, not one in my garden! | You're right. I wasn't happy about it, but it keyed out right and I didn't look at any pictures. Now I remember what G. himalayense looks like  |
13-05-2009, 09:03 PM
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3) If you think its not Common Broom, then Spartium junceum is a possibility | | | |
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