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Typha latifolia bulrush. By Roding, north of outfall, 06, 1992-1997.
Hyacinthoides non-scripta bluebell. Occurs in Area 3, N6, particularly near Park boundary.
Allium vineale wild onion. A small amount found at north end of newly gravelled Area 5,
06, in April 1995. A few stems present in 1997, and also one in Area 6, N6.
Narcissus spp. daffodil. A few clumps on east side of concrete drying pans, Area 2, N5/N6,
noted from 1993-1997; At north end of newly gravelled site in Area 5, 06, in April
1995.
Total 237 species.
TABLE 2: Species recorded by Plant (1980) and not re-found.
Equisetum fluviatile water horsetail.
Ranunculus peltatus pond water-crowfoot.
Cannabis sativa hemp.
Betula pubescens downy birch.
Alnus glutinosa alder.
Erysimum cheiranthoides treacle mustard.
Rorippa sylvestris creeping yellow-cress.
Cardamine pratensis cuckooflower.
Thlaspi arvense field penny-cress.
Brassica oleracea cabbage.
Sinapis arvensis charlock.
Fragaria vesca wild strawberry.
Epilobium montanum broad-leaved Willowherb.
E. ciliatum American Willowherb.
Mentha aquatica water mint.
Carduus crispus welted thistle.
Crepis capillaris smooth hawk's-beard.
Total 17 species.