One of my favourite flowers, The Scarlet Pimpernel. Nestled and discuised in amongst some elegant Peonies. Quite fitting I think,...

Rusts are one of the most complex plant pathogens, with a diverse range of species estimated in size somewhere between 5000-6000, as well...

Unlike other wasp species, the Wood Wasp or Giant Horntail has no clear abdominal segmentation and instead has a long circular body. This...

The definition of an xerophyte is a plant adapted to live in desiccated environments, needing very little water. Usually, they grow in...

A notable and defining characteristic of earwigs, aside from their massive pincers, is their unexpected wings. Their short front wings...

There are numerous growth responses within the physiology and morphology of plant leaves when exposed to different levels of light. These...

Martin Vahl, a Danish mycologist described Armillaria mellea as Agaricus mellea in 1790 , and it is now commonly known as Honey fungus....

Found this little guy underneath an overgrown Anemanthele in a herbaceous border, nestled amongst a nest of Autumn leaves. We created a...

Arbutus unedo or Strawberry tree. This unique tree has Strawberry like berries, but is of no relation to Fragaria - to which the name is...

Pinus aristata. The oldest living tree on Earth. Commonly known as the Bristlecone Pine, and given the individual name Methuselah after...

Urban heat island phenomenon, where buildings and pavements absorb and reflect heat is becoming a heightened problem due to urban...

Vertical greening systems are becoming an ever-increasing focus within contemporary architecture due to their ability to decrease run-off...

Black thorn or Prunus spinosa: The producer of Sloe berries. The long horizontal thorns on Blackthorn are actualy modified stems. These...

A real rarity at this time of year: The common Blue bell 😜 Hyacinthoides non-scripta. 🌱Covering the ground amongst the trees in a...

The tender yellow petals on the common Tomato plant: Solanum lycopersicum, before fruiting. Although thought of as a harmless fruit or...

Nectria cinnabarina can be found on the dead branches on a variety of trees and shrubs. This includes a wide range of different host...

Cranefly or Tipulidae, are from the true flies order of Diptera, and not to be mistaken for their 8 legged arachnid friends as captured...

The genus Rheum, commonly known as Rhubarb has a rich historical nomenclature, dating back to ancient times where its root was used as a...

The microscopic world on the underside of a Dicksonia antarctica frond. Pteridophytes or Ferns date back to the Carboniferous period –...

The microscopic world on the underside of a Polypodium vulgare frond. Looking directly at the sorus, one can see immature sporangium....