Flower for ID

PeterD · #1 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 10:00 AM

These flowers were growing at the foot of the cliffs at Lulworth cove. I feel I should know the ID but am afraid I cannot recall it. The flower has a pedestal for insects to land on and opens to reveal the stamen etc when this happens.

Thanks

ChrisR · #2 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 10:02 AM

Looks like Common Restharrow to me

PeterD · #3 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisR

Looks like Common Restharrow to me

Thank you Chris. I have checked up and the habitat and description fits nicely with your ID.

PeterD · #4 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 12:48 PM

Seen in the same location as the Common Restharrow (Bottom of the cliffs at Lulworth Cove).

Thanks.

ChrisR · #5 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 01:32 PM

Common Fleabane?

PeterD · #6 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisR

Common Fleabane?

Thanks again Chris. Spot on again

. It is interesting to learn that this plant was once used to treat dysentry.

PeterD · #7 (**permalink**) 13-11-2009, 02:53 PM

Seen in Oct on Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth

Thanks

Jason Claxton · #8 (**permalink**) 13-11-2009, 03:12 PM

Probably Sea Aster Aster tripolium

PeterD · #9 (**permalink**) 13-11-2009, 03:28 PM

These were on Portsdown hill, about 300' above sea level and on chalky downs. Is this still OK for the Sea Aster?

Jason Claxton · #10 (**permalink**) 13-11-2009, 03:36 PM

I cant be certain but think it is because it appears to be hairless and the leaves look smooth in outline.

PeterD · #11 (**permalink**) 13-11-2009, 05:26 PM

Thanks Jason.

I have looked at the original image to check the detail features you have described nd confim it is hairless and smooth. Thanks so much for your ID