Related to the Stinkhorn the extremely rare Red Cage fungus found growing at Durlston Country Park. Also known in some parts of eastern Europe as Witches Heart it erupts from an “egg” like structure before collapsing in on itself 24hrs later. The partially collapsed remains Read More …
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Ivy Broomrape, Sorrento The parasitic Ivy Broomrape in the hills above Sorrento. Amazing how common this particular Broomrape is. It can even be found growing within the centre of Sorrento outside one of the more exclusive hotels. Naturalised Prickly Pear and Morning Glory, Capri Prickly Read More …
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Hard to believe its 2013. Apart from the parking restrictions I don’t think this view has changed for the past 40 years The flowerhead of Ivy Broomrape. Again leaves and chlorophyll aren’t required Vipers Bugloss growing amongst Birdsfoot Trefoil. Coincidentally the area Read More …
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Sitting on top of the chalk downs high above the English channel this has to one of the more picturesque villages we’ve seen. Leading down from the village a footpaths snakes it way through Winspit valley passing the ancient strip lynchets carved into the Read More …