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Salisbury is home to Plantlife the charity dedicated to the conservation of wildflowers, plants and funghi. In Laverstock there are all sorts of beautiful and interesting species. Here are some of the ones which have been sent in so far. Can you add to the collection or help with identification? Email us at wildaboutlaverstock@gamail.com or post on the facebook page.
Greater Knapweed
Greater Knapweed
Photo by Rosie
Pyramidical Orchid
Pyramidical Orchid
This is the county flower of the Isle of Wight, but as a lover of chalk downlands it is no surprise that Rosie found this on the Laverstock Downs.
Common Spotted Orchid
Common Spotted Orchid
The common spotted orchid is unsurprisingly the most common orchid in the UK, but none the less beautiful for that. Photo by Rosie.
Cat's Ear
Cat's Ear
If I'm right in identifying this as Cat's Ear this well dispersed species is also known Australian Cape Weed and California Dandelion! Photo by Rosie
These are the leaves from the cat's ear lant and are beautiful in their own way. They also explain where the plant gets it's name from!
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