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gertie50

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wild flower
« on: August 17, 2013, 11:34:18 »
Morning All,

Can anyone tell me what kind of wild flower this is? I saw it whilst walking through a wooded area by the river.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79331682@N02/9530289446/

Many thanks,

Gertie :happy7:
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Paulines7

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Re: wild flower
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2013, 11:45:58 »
It is Marum Maculatum, referred to as "Lords and Ladies" but also known as "Cuckoo Pint".

Although this is an Irish site, the plant is found throughout the UK.  I posted this link as it shows the flower and the seed head. 

http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/environment-geography/flora-fauna/selected-wild-flowers-of/lords-and-ladies-%28arum-ma/
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gertie50

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Re: wild flower
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2013, 14:22:35 »
Thank you Paulines7

Gertie :happy7:
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Palustris

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Re: wild flower
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2013, 08:47:16 »
Did you know it has the most common names of any British native plant?
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