Biologist/ecologist in Durham UK, with an interest in botany and science education. Originally from Finland. Trail runner.
Camilla Lauren-Maatta
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Northern Marsh Orchid in flower, but only leaves of Dark Red Helleborine for #OrchidChallenge #Wildflowerhour
Durham #WildFlowerShow from our morning dog walk with Crosswort and Germander Speedwell for #Wildflowerhour
According to Nordic folklore, fairies used Cowslip flowers as cups during parties. Washing your face with dew from a Cowslip at Midsummer Eve would also keep you young and beautiful during the following year #WildflowerHour #StoryPlants
Spring is here! Cherry Plum Prunus cerasifera just coming into flower at Teesside #wildflowerhour
Dog’s Mercury in an ancient woodland in Durham. The name comes from the superficial resemblance of this poisonous plant to the edible Good King Henry (English Mercury). We once had a dog who liked to chew them with following predictable tummy problems 🤢. #WildflowerHour #StoryPlants
Brookweed Samolus valerandi, a semi-aquatic plant with globose fruits, growing next to the steps leading down to the beach at Durham coast #wildflowerhour
Norfolk dunes #ByTheSea covered by Sheep's-bit, Common Centaury, Seaholly and Hare's-foot Clover #WildflowerHour
This Slow Worm (found near Loch Lomond) had just lost its tail (autotomy), probably trying to escape from a predator. The tail was still wriggling #UKwildlife #reptiles
Camilla Lauren-Maatta
Camilla Lauren-Maatta
A low-growing and dainty Yarrow, Achillea millefolium, growing on limestone in Grassington, Yorkshire Dales #WildflowerHour
Camilla Lauren-Maatta
Camilla Lauren-Maatta
Lovely flowerheads of Greater Burnet and Devil's-bit Scabious in Northumberland for #wildflowerhour
