Monthly Archives: December 2012

Who needs Nettles?

Posted on 2012/12/14 by Rory Carr

The Common stinging nettle Urtica dioica, is the most well-known and prosperous example of the Family Urticaceace in Britain. Infamous for its painful sting caused by chemical injection via trichome hairs, this dioecious plant is easily recognised by its opposite, … Continue reading →

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Scrophulariaceae at Whiteknights campus

Posted on 2012/12/10 by rachelle

Several species of the Scrophulariaceae  can be found on Whiteknights campus, notably the Figworts and Mulleins as well as Buddleja davidii, commonly known as Butterfly bush (Le Grice & Jury 2011). The strongly scented flowers of Buddleja are an example of … Continue reading →

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Is the Ash tree at risk?

Posted on 2012/12/06 by emilye

When walking around Whiteknights campus you will see numerous Ash trees (Fraxinus excelsior), especially in the woodland of the Wilderness. These members of the Olive family (Oleaceae) are easily recognised by their toothed pinnate leaves and grey fissured bark. Many people … Continue reading →

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