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Dorset Flora Group @dorsetflora.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Last recorded in Dorset in 1960, Yellow Star Thistle, Centaurea solstitialis, has been found north Dorset this summer.

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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We couldn't agree more with @lizzie-harper.bsky.social: botanising with your local group is great fun! It's also a brilliant way to pick up #WildFlowerID tips from friendly fellow plant-lovers in your area. Use the links on this page to find out what's happening near you: bsbi.org/in-your-area...

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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We just published a new issue of #BritishandIrishBotany, our Open Access online scientific journal. Find out about the 10 papers from authors inc @astridbiddle.bsky.social, Jo Jones from @plantlifeuk.bsky.social, Tim Rich, John Richards, Andy Amphlett, Chris Preston & more: bsbi.org/about/news/l...

The purple flowers of Limonium britannicum subsp. celticum, one of the Sea-lavenders, in their typical coastal habitats. Images: Jennifer Wilkinson

The bright blue flowers of the tiny Spring Speedwell (Veronica verna) which grows only in the Brecks. Image: Jo Jones

The bright yellow flowerhead of the Vatersay Dandelion, photographed by Paul Smith on the Hebridean island of Vatersay

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Liz Louise @lizlouise.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A bit late for @wildflowerhour.bsky.social but here is a rare wild flower from by the sea at Eype, Dorset. English Centaury (Centaurium tenuiflorum subspecies anglicum). A few still flowering on recent cliff-falls, despite the drought 🌞 @bsbibotany.bsky.social

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Stevie P @stevieparsons.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Marsh Gentian (Gentiana pneumonanthe) in Dorset, quite a bit ahead of last year. 6/8/26. #wildflowers @wildflowerhour.bsky.social

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Wren Franklin @wrenfranklin.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Today, I led a @dorsetflora.bsky.social field meeting to record plants on some unrecorded chalk grassland in north Dorset. 111 species, 27 Dorset notables. At some points the butterflies stole the show! Thanks @jostephen.bsky.social for your help.

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Dorset Flora Group @dorsetflora.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Yesterday we surveyed at Chickerell firing ranges and amongst other things found Knotted Hegde Parsley, Viper's Bugloss, Scarlet Pimpernel, Pyramidal Orchids, Grass Vetchling, Common Centaury, Rough Clover, Strawberry Clover & Birds-foot Clover #WildflowerHour

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Dorset Flora Group @dorsetflora.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

From a sunny field meeting yesterday looking at spp. in acid and neutral grasslands at Wareham Common. Climbing Corydalis, Changing Forget-me-not, Subterranean Clover, Heath Milkwort, Upright Chickweed, Ragged Robin, Bird's Foot Clover, Bird's-foot and Ivy-leaved Water-crowfoot. #wildflowerhour

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Wren Franklin @wrenfranklin.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I have been noticing lots of very heavily marked rosettes of Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) this spring. Could it be a stress response from last years drought or something else? @bsbibotany.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @dorsetflora.bsky.social

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Dorset Flora Group @dorsetflora.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

If you've ever wondered what you might see on a Dorset Flora Group field trip, please read the new article on our Dorset Heath blog with details of the interesting things seen at Holes Bay over the past two summers. Botanical Treasures of the Holes Bay Path dorsetflora.wixsite.com/pubs/post/03...

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Botanical Treasures of the Holes Bay Path

DHBlog038 · A coastal nature park with an intriguing flora

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Dorset Flora Group @dorsetflora.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Our 2026 Events Programme has been published and should have found its way to all our members' inboxes this week. If you aren't on the mailing list, do sign up via our pages on the DERC website. We look forward to seeing you in the field soon!

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wildflowerhour @wildflowerhour.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Sometimes when we are botanising we can forget to look up! Which would be a shame as #treeflowers are both fascinating & beautiful! This week’s challenge is to go looking for wild & naturalised trees that are blooming. Share your finds for #WildflowerHour this Sunday 8-9pm!

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Sarah @sarahfaulkner.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

My final 6 so of flower for this week (taking me to 25) added some lovely rich colours to my collection - the deep blue of the Wood Forget-me-not was quite stunning. Really looking forward to next week's #wildflowerhour challenge. #thewinter10

Wood forget me not, musk stork's bill, Greater Periwinkle, red dead nettle, common Field Speedwell, red Clover

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Dorset Flora Group @dorsetflora.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

A few plants in flower in north Dorset this week: Butterbur, Barren Strawberry, Bluebell (almost), Primrose, Ivy-leaved Speedwell, Dog's Mercury, Cherry Plum, Toothwort and a Daisy, for #wildflowerhour

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Sarah @sarahfaulkner.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

What fun to take part in the #NewYearPlantHunt again. Keen to see how my walks this year compare to my finds last year. For Day 1, I walked my local loop - 14 species found in flower today. Such a lovely walk along the Fleet with plenty to enjoy including a bonus Little Egret in one of the channels.

A few of the 14 species found in flower today at Tidmoor Point, Weymouth.

Ivy, Yarrow, Common Field Speedwell, Petty Spurge, Mayweed sp, Wild Carrot, Gorse, Daisy, Groundsel, Annual Meadow Grass, Smooth Sow-thistle.

Also, as a bonus - a Little Egret seen in one of the channels.

1.1.26 New Year Plant Hunt

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Miles King @milesking.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

I didn’t go on a plant hunt for the #newyearplanthunt but I did check out Dorchester’s only Mistletoe tree a Rowan on an industrial estate) and I have never seen such prolifically berried Mistletoes.

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Dorset Flora Group @dorsetflora.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

We're looking forward to the #BSBI #NewYearPlantHunt and there's 3 group hunts registered in Dorset if you'd like to join us. bsbi.org/take-part/ac...

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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Not long now until our 15th #NewYearPlantHunt! From 1 - 4 January, let's head out and see how many wild or naturalised plants we can find in bloom. Resources to help us: bsbi.org/take-part/ac... The data we collect will deepen our understanding of how our plants are responding to a changing climate.

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Dorset Wildlife Trust @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

At Wild Woodbury nature reserve, a major wetland restoration project is transforming drained farmland into a thriving, natural river system. Read our blog to find out how this work is helping to restore Dorset’s wetlands and boost biodiversity. 👉 bit.ly/3WJikQE ~ Jack

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Stevie P @stevieparsons.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Lovely but invasive. Michaelmas Daisies, the predominant flower still blooming around Holes Bay North Nature Reserve, Poole, this week. @wildflowerhour.bsky.social #WildflowerHour

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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Want to up your #WildFlowerID game this winter? We just launched our Winter Webinar programme! 7-8pm, every Tuesday from 4 Nov - 10 Feb. Thanks to funding from @daera-ni.gov.uk, these 10 great plant ID webinars are FREE for all of you to attend! Programme & booking links: bsbi.org/botanical-sk...

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Sarah @sarahfaulkner.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Cheating slightly for this week's #Fruits challenge... I attended a brilliant walk with @dorsetflora.bsky.social which tuned me in to looking more closely at Clovers. Well, my new favourite is Strawberry Clover so thought I'd share, as I just love these little spiky orbs. #wildflowerhour

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Dorset Flora Group @dorsetflora.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Our 2025 Events Programme is out now! Many thanks to Tom Smith for his hours of work in pulling this together, and also to all our event hosts. There's a whopping 29 on the list – for all the important details, please see the full programme here: derc.org.uk/dorset-flora...

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Dorset Flora Group @dorsetflora.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Better late than never, we've now published a full round-up of our members' 2025 New Year Plant Hunts. The BSBI's national results tables have been probed to provide a spot of analysis too – plenty of unusual sightings and some real curiosities this year!

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DFG New Year Plant Hunt 2025

DHBlog037 · Sightings Plain and Curious by Tom & Jean Smith

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Dorset Flora Group @dorsetflora.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

There's a new article on our blog, 𝐷𝑜𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑡 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ... Exploring North Dorset's Limestone Grassland DHBlog036 · Inspiring sights from two locations near Sherborne

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Exploring North Dorset's Limestone Grassland

DHBlog036 · Inspiring sights from two locations near Sherborne

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