Yellow Flag Iris
Michelle Salter writes:
The tall, bright flowers of Yellow Flag Iris can be seen peeking through the reedbeds and marsh areas surrounding the pond. The large, bright yellow, purple-veined flowers are thought to be the true source of the heraldic Fleur-de-lis emblem rather than the lily. The stylised 3 petal emblem has been used for centuries throughout Europe, adorning coats of arms, flags and postage stamps.
Wild Honeysuckle
Woodland around the pond is buzzing with bees enjoying the plentiful supply of Honeysuckle. The flowers can last from June through to September, also providing nectar for a variety of butterflies and moths. Honeysuckle is great for wildlife, as warblers and thrushes will eat the berries, and both birds and dormice will use peeling bark from the stem to build nests.
Yellow Water-lilies
Yellow Water-lily currently decorates the Flash, the small pool of water by the steps to the station car park. Found in standing or slow-flowing water, the flowers of Yellow Water-lily produce a strong scent of stale alcohol which attracts pollinating flies.
Photo credits: Michelle Salter
