Wednesday 9 July 2008

Roadside Plants

Beneath the wall the footpath/bridleway at the north boundary of Blacka borders Hathersage Road and limestone used in roadworkings has affected the range of plants found there as it does all over the country on road verges. The thistle above is not found on other parts of Blacka where you're more likely to see the spear thistle or creeping thistle. This could be the melancholy thistle.
Also to be found are cranesbill and vetchling. Those who enjoy walking close to traffic noise may well find other interesting specimens. It's not every day that cars crash through the wall to land upside down in this area but it's as well to be alert to the possibility.

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