6th July |
Original Hedgerow.
Bright periods with some torrential rain. |
This is the seedhead of the Common Cat's-ear. It's quite obviously different from the similar-sized Dandelion seedhead in that it is a dirtier colour and is more 'jagged' in appearance. The Autumn Hawkbit seedhead will be ready, soon, so I'll show the difference in that one, too. |
The grey 'fuzzy' bit on this Germander Speedwell shoot is a gall caused by the grubs of Jaapiella veronicae - a tiny fly. The leaves will fuse to make a safe haven for the tiny red larvae |
I really like the buds of the Bird's-foot Trefoil. They're possibly the brightest red flower we have on the hedgerows. The second image shows the mature flowers.
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This is (I think) the Conical Fragi-cap. Spore print under way. Cap about 2 cm across. |