Hornbeam #tree

Hornbeam tree leaf.

Carpinus betulus.

Picture taken November 2

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Sole survivor #wildflower

Herb Robert.

A single Herb Robert, Geranium robertianium, on the north ride.

Picture taken November 2.

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Bittersweet #plant

Bittersweet.

The berries of Solanum dulcamara, a toxic nightshade.

Picture taken November 2.

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Hemp Agrimony #plant

Hemp Agrimony.

Eupatorium cannabinum.

Picture taken November 2.

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Guelder Rose #tree

Guelder Rose

Viburnum opulus bringing a real feel of autumn to the wood.

Picture taken November 2.

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‘… and the hips are rotting …’ #plants

Dog-rose hips.

Hips of Dog Rose, Rosa canina, and a line from ‘Rose Hips and Thistles‘ by Marion McCready.

Picture taken October 3.

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The pond #nature

Pond.

About two-thirds full, patterned by leaves and reflections.

Picture taken October 3.

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Knight of the woods? #fungi

Birch Knight, provisional identification.

Possibly Tricholoma fulvum, Birch Knight.

If you can help identify this fungus, I’d be grateful if you’d use the comment box below.

Picture taken October 3.

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“Spindle-wood, will you lend me, pray, a little flaming lantern to guide me on my way?” #tree

Spindle tree.

Euonymus europaeus and a line from Alms in Autumn by Rose Fyleman.

Picture taken October 3.

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“The scarlet berries in the hedge stood out” #tree

Hawthorn tree berries.

Hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna, and a line from Masefield’s ‘The Wanderer‘.

Picture taken October 3.

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So sad #trees

Ash trees.

Ash trees, Fraxinus excelsior, afflicted by dieback, leafless and stark against the sky.

Picture taken October 3.

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Wild Cherry #tree

Wild Cherry tree.

Prunus avium.

Picture taken October 3.

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