Some of the more interesting finds are perhaps some of the species that we take for granted in such public parks – the plants and trees.
Dave Molesworth, a UK flowering plants and bryophytes enthusiast, scoured the ground with his camera earlier today and managed to perfectly capture some of the species that are most interesting to him.
Among these plants and trees, were two native geraniums – Herb-robert (Geranium robertianum) and Cutleaved cranes bill (Geranium dissectum). Dave also managed to photograph Wych elm (Ulmus glabra), a tree decimated by disease, but which now appears to be coming back in to the parks of Britain.

Wych elm

Herb-robert
One of the more striking finds was the Yellow Archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon). A beautiful plant, which looks extraordinary in the wonderful ground on a sunny day! Also, Dave stumbled upon Jack-by-the-hedge (Alliaria petiolata), commonly known as Garlic mustard, thanks to it’s flavour.

Yellow archangel

Jack-by-the-hedge
It tastes good in salads, but perhaps more intriguing is the plant’s medicinal purpose – the member of the Brassicacae family can be used to treat a variety of ailments – from a sore throat to gangrene!
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