Orkney summer flowers on the maritime heath

 
Here are some of Orkney's flowers growing on the maritime heath at Mull Head.
How many can you identify?
This habitat is very similar to another we have studied recently - can you guess which?

6 comments:

  1. Anonymous17 June 2013 at 09:04

    I think the flowers are 1.Buttercups 2. Dog Violet 3. Marsh marigolds 4.Sea pink/thrift 5.Red Campion 6. Soap Wort 7. Wild orchids(common spotted) 8. Common birds foot trefoil-cocks 'n'hens 9.Silver weed 10. Bog Cotton, there are also some grasses, mosses and heathers. The habitat is similar to Muddisdale.

    Laura

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  2. Lesley Mackay17 June 2013 at 10:47

    Well done Laura - that was quick! Thank you - we will check this together next Monday. Everyone needs to make sure they do their own research for this! ( A few clues, though no pictures, here http://www.visitorkney.com/wildflowers/).

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  3. Anonymous18 June 2013 at 00:50

    After checking out the link above I think no6, is Autumn Squill and not Soap Wort.

    Laura

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  4. Mrs Linklater23 June 2013 at 13:16

    Well done, Laura. I have learnt a lot from your information.

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  5. Anonymous23 June 2013 at 13:18

    I have looked at this link you provided and I have made a list of the ones I think are these flowers

    Colts foot, Marsh Marigold, Buttercup, Primrose/Primula Scotica, Sea Thrift, Wild Orchid, Campion, Grass Of Pamassus, Heather, Grass. This habitat is similar to hillside and Muddisdale.

    Maddie P5

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  6. Anonymous24 June 2013 at 00:27

    I have forgot the one on the bottom right is bog cotton.

    Maddie P5

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