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Common Dog-violet	Title: Nature Notes - Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana) Every spring the dog-violets appear and it is easy to dismiss them all as just 'dog-violets'. There are, however, four species that appear although the pale and heath violets are early summer rather than early spring. The…	Species
Common Dust Lichen	Title: Revealing the Quiet Beauty of the Common Dust Lichen: Nature's Subtle Masterpiece In the realm of lichens, where intricate symbiotic relationships between fungi and algae form the basis of a fascinating ecological tapestry, the common dust lichen (Lepraria spp.) emerges as a…	Species
Common Earthball	Title: Unveiling the Common Earth Ball: Nature's Mysterious Fungal Sphere In the vast and varied world of fungi, certain species stand out for their unique appearance, intriguing life cycles, and ecological significance. Among these enigmatic organisms is the common earth ball (…	Species
Common Evening-primrose	Title: The Common Evening-Primrose: Oenothera biennis The common evening-primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a biennial flowering plant known for its vibrant yellow blooms that open in the evening, lending it its name. Native to North America, this plant has naturalized in many parts of…	Species
Common Eyebright	Title: Common Eyebright: Euphrasia nemorosa - A Delicate Wonder of the Plant World Common Eyebright, scientifically known as Euphrasia nemorosa, is a charming and intricate flowering plant that graces a variety of habitats across Europe and parts of Asia. Belonging to the…	Species
Common Eyebright	Common Eyebright	Title: Nature Notes - Eyebright (Euphrasia nemorosa) There are several subspecies of Eyebright but the differences between them are microscopic so it is in order, I think, to lump them together as Eyebright.They are tiny flowers, easily passed by without a second look and one where the…	Species
Common Field Speedwell	Title: Unveiling the Delicate Beauty of Common Field Speedwell: Nature's Charming Trailblazer In the verdant meadows and along the sun-dappled edges of woodland paths, a delicate flower emerges, gracing the landscape with its tiny yet captivating presence. Common field speedwell (…	Species
Common Field Speedwell	Common Field Speedwell	Title: Nature Notes - Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) I used to know common field speedwell as bird's eye, I am not sure why when I look at it now! It is a common species of speedwell but is probably not the one we are most familiar with; that is certainly germander speedwell…	Species
Common Figwort	Title: Common Figwort: The Overlooked Powerhouse of the Plant World Common figwort, scientifically known as Scrophularia nodosa, is a robust perennial plant belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. Often found in damp, shaded environments, this plant is native to Europe and parts of…	Species
Common Figwort	Common Figwort	Title: Nature Notes - Common Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa) Figworts are the prime members of the family scrophulariaceae which also includes toadflaxes, better known perhaps as snapdragons! This relationship to snapdragons gives a clue as the flowers you will find on figworts which bear…	Species
Common Fleabane	Title: Revealing the Resilient Charm of Common Fleabane: Nature's Unsung Wildflower Hero In the tapestry of nature's flora, there exists a humble yet tenacious wildflower known for its unassuming beauty and remarkable adaptability. Enter common fleabane (Erigeron annuus), a flowering…	Species
Common Fleabane	Common Fleabane	Title: Nature Notes - Common Fleabane (Pulicaria dysenterica) You cannot go far in August without seeing this brilliant golden daisy, the common fleabane. It likes clay or damp soils and so you find it mainly along hedgerows and roadsides where there are ditches but it occurs just…	Species
Common Frog	Title: Celebrating the Common Frog: Nature's Endearing Amphibian In the mosaic of ecosystems worldwide, few creatures evoke the same sense of wonder and delight as the common frog (Rana temporaria). With its endearing appearance, distinctive croak, and remarkable life cycle, this…	Species
Common Frog	Common Frog	Title: Nature Notes - common frog (Rana temporaria) There can be very few of us who did not watch common frog spawn turn in to small frogs in our school days. It was many years ago now but I remember quite clearly a fish tank in the corner of our classroom at primary school with…	Species
Common Froghopper	Title: Unveiling the Marvels of the Common Froghopper: Nature's Tiny Architect In the vibrant tapestry of the natural world, one creature stands out for its peculiar appearance, remarkable adaptations, and intriguing behaviors—the common froghopper (Cercopoidea). Often overlooked due to…	Species
Common Froghopper	Common Froghopper	Title: Nature Notes - Common Froghopper (Philaenus spumarius) I have no doubt that if you have a garden and if there are some shrubs in that garden then you will have seen these frothy, foaming clusters of bubbles on them in the mornings in late spring and early summer. We…	Species
Common Grass-veneer	Title: Exploring the Enigmatic Common Grass Veneer Moth: A Master of Camouflage In the realm of nocturnal insects, where adaptation and stealth are the keys to survival, the common grass veneer moth (Agriphila tristella) emerges as a fascinating example of nature's ingenuity. With its…	Species
Common Green Sawfly	Title: Common Green Sawfly: Tenthredo mesomela - A Vibrant Insect with a Unique Lifecycle The common green sawfly, scientifically known as Tenthredo mesomela, is a striking insect found across Europe and parts of Asia. Known for its vivid green coloration and distinctive saw-like…	Species
Common Green Sawfly	Common Green Sawfly	Title: Nature Notes - Common Green Sawfly (Tenthredo mesomela) Sawflies are members of the same order as bees and wasps, the hymenoptera. Generally weak flying insects they do not travel far from the area in which they hatched and are often found on vegetation. Although they…	Species
Common Greenshield Lichen	Title: Unveiling the Mystique of Common Green Shield Lichen: Nature's Silent Warrior In the intricate tapestry of the natural world, there exist humble yet extraordinary organisms that often escape our notice. Among them, the common green shield lichen (Flavoparmelia caperata) stands as…	Species
Common Greenshield Lichen	Common Greenshield Lichen	Title: Nature Notes - Common Greenshield Lichen (Parmelia caperata) Parmelia caperata is a very common lichen found on deciduous trees across southern England and hence can be found almost anywhere in Devon. It can also be found on rocks and mosses and conifers too but it is not able to…	Species
Common Grey Lichen	Title: The Common Grey Lichen: Lecanora campestris Lichen, often overlooked in the grand tapestry of nature, plays a vital role in ecosystems around the world. Among the myriad species, Lecanora campestris, commonly known as the common grey lichen, stands out for its resilience and…	Species
Common Hempnettle	Title: Unveiling the Common Hempnettle: A Resilient Herb of Remarkable Utility In the verdant expanses of fields and meadows, nestled amidst a tapestry of wildflowers, one may encounter a seemingly unassuming yet remarkably versatile herb known as the common hempnettle (Galeopsis…	Species
Common Hempnettle	Common Hempnettle	Title: Nature Notes - Common Hempnettle (Galeopsis tetrahit) Hempnettles are stout, untidy plants with large trumpet, shaped flowers. My reference book shows four species of British hempnettles with the red hempnettle and the large flowered hempnettle not found in Devon so if you…	Species
Common Inkcap	Title: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Common Inkcap Fungus: Nature's Silent Recycler In the quiet corners of woodlands, meadows, and even urban landscapes, a fascinating organism quietly goes about its vital work. The common inkcap fungus, known scientifically as Coprinopsis atramentaria…	Species
Common Knapweed	Title: Exploring the Beauty and Benefits of Common Knapweed: Nature's Resilient Wildflower In the mosaic of meadows, roadsides, and grasslands, a resilient and captivating wildflower blooms, adding a splash of color to the landscape. The common knapweed (Centaurea nigra) stands tall…	Species
Common Mallow	Title: Embracing the Common Mallow: A Delightful Wildflower with Hidden Treasures In the midst of verdant fields, along roadside verges, and even in urban green spaces, a charming and unassuming wildflower graces the landscape with its presence. The common mallow (Malva sylvestris), with…	Species
Common Mallow	Common Mallow	Title: Nature Notes - Common Mallow (Malva sylvestris) What a lovely flower the common mallow is! Simple but beautiful, everything that wild flowers bring us in a simple package; who needs gardens full of specially bred plants when the natural world has already produced such…	Species
Common Marsh Bedstraw	Title: Unveiling the Beauty of Common Marsh Bedstraw: A Delicate Gem of Wetland Habitats In the tranquil and often overlooked realms of marshes and wetlands, a delicate and unassuming wildflower blooms, adding a touch of grace to the lush surroundings. Common Marsh Bedstraw (Galium…	Species
Common Mouse-ear	Title: Celebrating the Common Mouse-Ear: Nature's Tiny Marvel in the Wild In the tapestry of meadows, woodlands, and grassy verges, a diminutive yet resilient wildflower quietly adorns the landscape, adding a touch of charm to the natural world. The common mouse-ear (Cerastium fontanum…	Species

Index

Title: Nature Notes - Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana)

Title: Revealing the Quiet Beauty of the Common Dust Lichen: Nature's Subtle Masterpiece

Title: Unveiling the Common Earth Ball: Nature's Mysterious Fungal Sphere

Title: The Common Evening-Primrose: Oenothera biennis

Title: Common Eyebright: Euphrasia nemorosa - A Delicate Wonder of the Plant World

Title: Nature Notes - Eyebright (Euphrasia nemorosa)

Title: Unveiling the Delicate Beauty of Common Field Speedwell: Nature's Charming Trailblazer

Title: Nature Notes - Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica)

Title: Common Figwort: The Overlooked Powerhouse of the Plant World

Title: Nature Notes - Common Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)

Title: Revealing the Resilient Charm of Common Fleabane: Nature's Unsung Wildflower Hero

Title: Nature Notes - Common Fleabane (Pulicaria dysenterica)

Title: Celebrating the Common Frog: Nature's Endearing Amphibian

Title: Nature Notes - common frog (Rana temporaria)

Title: Unveiling the Marvels of the Common Froghopper: Nature's Tiny Architect

Title: Nature Notes - Common Froghopper (Philaenus spumarius)

Title: Exploring the Enigmatic Common Grass Veneer Moth: A Master of Camouflage

Title: Common Green Sawfly: Tenthredo mesomela - A Vibrant Insect with a Unique Lifecycle

Title: Nature Notes - Common Green Sawfly (Tenthredo mesomela)

Title: Unveiling the Mystique of Common Green Shield Lichen: Nature's Silent Warrior

Title: Nature Notes - Common Greenshield Lichen (Parmelia caperata)

Title: The Common Grey Lichen: Lecanora campestris

Title: Unveiling the Common Hempnettle: A Resilient Herb of Remarkable Utility

Title: Nature Notes - Common Hempnettle (Galeopsis tetrahit)

Title: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Common Inkcap Fungus: Nature's Silent Recycler

Title: Exploring the Beauty and Benefits of Common Knapweed: Nature's Resilient Wildflower

Title: Embracing the Common Mallow: A Delightful Wildflower with Hidden Treasures

Title: Nature Notes - Common Mallow (Malva sylvestris)

Title: Unveiling the Beauty of Common Marsh Bedstraw: A Delicate Gem of Wetland Habitats

Title: Celebrating the Common Mouse-Ear: Nature's Tiny Marvel in the Wild