Identify fern, sedge and possible herb robert?

emmceevee · #1 (**permalink**) 26-11-2011, 11:21 PM

1. Possibly pill sedge? Found in coniferous woodland incl. Highland Larch

2. I think this is a male fern, found in coniferous woodland - mainly Sitka Spruce

3. It's debatable over whether this is Herb Robert or not, some photos show these star-shaped leaves and others only have 3 leaves..

Any help is greatly appreciated!

aeshna5 · #2 (**permalink**) 27-11-2011, 05:58 AM

The last is definitely Herb Robert + the fern does look like Male Fern.

Hedera · #3 (**permalink**) 27-11-2011, 12:37 PM

Definitely Herb Robert - there is more in the sedge photo with the ivy and holly seedling!
The Sedge has the distinctive curved leaves with deep ribs of Pill sedge.

Dorts · #4 (**permalink**) 27-11-2011, 12:52 PM

I agree Herb Robert and Male Fern.
The Sedge could well be Pill Sedge, common in that part of the country, but there are also one or two other possibilities.
Ripe fruit would help for a positive ID.

Welcome to WAB by the way emmceevee.

Dorts.