Ragwort is a poisonous weed that is hated by horse lovers and loved by bees, butterflies and pollinators.
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Wildflowers – Ivy leaved toadflax
This tiny creeper loves to grow into crevices in brick walls all over the UK and Europe This tough little plant has evergreen leaves and small flowers roughly similar to snap dragon flowers. The plant was apparently introduced when a shipment of sculptures arrived in the UK from Italy. It has spread quickly and isContinue reading “Wildflowers – Ivy leaved toadflax”
Wildflower – Common Ragwort
Common ragwort is a yellow wildflower that is poinsonour to cattle and horses but loved by bees, butterflies and other pollinators.