Explore posts on all aspects of life on the hook peninsula. They highlight the diversity of the peninsula, be that in history, flora, fauna or the ground beneath your feet.

Holly

Quintessential plant for this time of year the Holly (European Holly – Ilex aquifolium). Anyone exploring the Tintern Trails at the Abbey would have come across these large holly trees…

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Sea Chamomile

A common sight on shingle and scrub land near the coast is the Sea Chamomile or Sea Mayweed  (Tripleurospermum maritimum). The daisy like flowers of this native can be seen…

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Sea Rocket

This sea rocket (Cakile maritima) is enjoying the sun down at Carnivan beach. This annual plant spreads along sandy and shingle beaches and can be found in bloom from June…

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Sea Beet at Booley Bay

Sea Beet is a common sight around our coasts. Did you know this very plant is the granddaddy of our modern spinach, chard, beetroot and sugar beet? The young leaves…

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Common Dog-violet

The common dog-violet is an unscented, blue-violet flower that blooms from April to June. This widespread plant lives happily in many different habitats, including woodland, grassland, heathland, hedgerows and old pasture…

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