A green aquatic plant with opposite leaves, surrounded by water and a few floating petals of another aquatic plant, Water-crowfoot
Top plant hunter & #BSBICountyRecorder @trisnorton.bsky.social found Opposite-leaved Pondweed in the River Ems catchment: first find in the area since 1887!
More about the plant: plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9...
Tristan tells the full story: bsbi.org/about/news/l...
@theriverstrust.bsky.social
Congratulations to our dear friend @commonbynature.bsky.social on the publication today of his Urban Flora of Newcastle and North Tyneside.
James is a #BSBICountyRecorder for the area so knows whereof he speaks!
More about the book here:
bsbi.org/blog/2026/03...
Full interview coming very soon!
Well spotted @jnnyharris.bsky.social, this is Buttonweed, another non-native plant which is extending its range.
Find out more on its #PlantAtlas2020 page:
plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9...
If you spot it near you, please use these links to notify your #BSBICountyRecorder: bsbi.org/local-botany
It's always worth contacting your #BSBICountyRecorder!
They can add your find to our plant database & let you know about any other interesting plants to look out for or upcoming events in your area - & hearing from you will make their day!
Contact details via map & links here: bsbi.org/local-botany
We just had a phone call from the lady who made the exciting find of Lizard Orchid in Chinnor!
If you find a rare & interesting plant, do let your #BSBICountyRecorder know.
Contact details here for each county: bsbi.org/local-botany
More about Lizard Orchids here: plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9...
Out now, Brambles of Scotland by Angus Hannah, #BSBICountyRecorder for Clyde Isles.
This is the latest title in our #BSBIHandbooks series, essential resources for #WildFlowerID on tricky plant groups.
Special offer (£7 off!) for #BSBImembers ordering the book.
Find out more:
bsbi.org/bsbi-handboo...
Yes, that's Purple Toothwort, well spotted!
Your #BSBICountyRecorder will be keen to hear about this find ASAP, especially as it hasn't been recorded in your area before, so could you let them know please?
You'll find their contact details here: bsbi.org/local-botany
Looks good for it to me!
Could you notify your #BSBICountyRecorder please?
Their contact details are here: bsbi.org/local-botany
Always worth notifying your County Recorder & sending them pix when you spot an interesting new plant - it will make their day!
@bsbicountries.bsky.social
