Trees and Plants
The woodland is Beech, Oak, Ash, and the Small-leaved Lime and Large-leaved Lime. There are Birches, Field Maple, Aspen, Yew, Holly, Whitebeam, Alder and other varieties. The understorey is dominated by Hazel and also includes Dogwood, Hawthorn and similar for the area.
The ground flora includes Dog's Mercury and Bramble and species recorded include Wild Madder, Toothwort, Lily-of-the-valley, Herb Paris, and Bird's-nest Orchid.
Read more about this topic: Lady Park Wood National Nature Reserve
Famous quotes containing the words trees and/or plants:
“The trees stand in the setting sun,
I in their freckled shade
Regard the cavalcade of sin,
Remorse for foolish action done,
That pass like ghosts regardless, in
A human image made....”
—Philip Larkin (1922–1986)
“He who plants a tree
Plants a hope.”
—Lucy Larcom (1826–1893)