Like myself, I suspect many of our Wildflowerhour members have a real fondness for the hedgerow.
Being in possession of a small dog, I personally seem to spend an inordinate amount of time peering into their intriguing leafy depths, whilst my hairy companion sniffs furiously in the vegetation at my feet.
There is of course so much going on in a hedge, a vital habitat providing shelter and nourishment for much of our wildlife.
Garlic mustard, Alliaria petiolata, pictured above is the larval food plant for the Orange-tip butterfly and can commonly be seen growing at the bottom of the hedgerow.
Interesting plants are to be found clambering and twining their way through the branches whilst other species can be spotted growing in the more sheltered position at its base.
So this week’s challenge is a simple one. Find a hedge and see which plants are in flower.
Post your pics on Twitter, Instagram or in our Facebook group this Sunday using the hashtag #hedgerowchallenge.
Don’t worry if you can’t name your finds, our lovely Wildflowerhour community is always happy to help.
Happy flower hunting!
#hedgerowchallenge – Curated tweets by wildflower_hour
from #wildflowerhour http://www.wildflowerhour.co.uk/blog/2018/05/02/challenge-hedgerow-plants/
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