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Plant LifeIn this section you can explore the plant life that has been recorded on the sites of natural interest during survey visits as part of the Sidmouth Nature project. This function follows a 'top down' approach and you can progress down through the various levels from the starting point of choosing a 'group' of related species (flowering plants, grasses and their relatives, non-flowering plants and fungi and lichen) all the way down to species level discovering a wide range… Click to find out more ... |
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Flowering PlantsFlowering plants are essential to life on Earth, providing food and oxygen through photosynthesis, and enriching landscapes with their beauty. These plants, also known as angiosperms, boast an incredible diversity of species, each adapted to unique environments. The… click for far more information on this topic |
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Grasses Rushes and SedgesThis segment focuses on the grasses, sedges, and rushes that are found in various habitats, particularly wetlands. It highlights the vital roles these plants play in supporting biodiversity, filtering water, and capturing carbon. The text also notes how… click for far more information on this topic |
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Non-Flowering PlantsThe segment provides an overview of non-flowering plants, known as cryptogams, which reproduce using spores rather than seeds. It categorises them into bryophytes (mosses, liverworts, and hornworts), pteridophytes (ferns and horsetails), and other organisms like… click for far more information on this topic |
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Fungi and LichenThe segment explores the fascinating world of cryptogams, particularly fungi, lichen, and slime moulds, as studied by the Sidmouth Nature project. It highlights their unique characteristics, ecological importance, and challenges associated with identifying them. … click for far more information on this topic |