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@SebUrbanBotany

PhD student at Uni of Leeds. I study urban plants, urban freshwaters, and nature-based solutions. Currently on remote placement at @thebotanics. He/him

 England, United Kingdom
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Joined June 2010
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The phenomenal time at #BUC2024 @BUCBotany @OBGHA with our fantastic speakers, attendees, and partners! Great fun with @drmgoeswild trying his hand at freshwater plants and @BSBIbotany FISCs. Thank you to the fantastic @laurenbaker1993 for her organisational brilliance!
Lauren’s speech post contest

ALT Lauren’s speech post contest

James and students with the lovely Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa)

ALT James and students with the lovely Branched broomrape (Orobanche ramosa)

Oxford botanic garden glasshouses

ALT Oxford botanic garden glasshouses

Dr M and some lovely aquatic

ALT Dr M and some lovely aquatic

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What’s going on here then? @UoL_Sus @ScienceLeeds
A grand piano converted with plastic liner

ALT A grand piano converted with plastic liner

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Plants behaving badly
Unusual wild garlic with with floral parts in multiples of 4 rather than 3’s

ALT Unusual wild garlic with with floral parts in multiples of 4 rather than 3’s

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Took a break from thesis writing (partner made me drag myself out of house) to take a walk. Lovely but invasive American Skunk Cabbage in willow, Rheum palmatum (perhaps tanguticum or rote ausele?), and Ficaria verna (Coppernob).
ASC in willow

ALT ASC in willow

Red leaves of Rheum

ALT Red leaves of Rheum

F. Verna coppernob

ALT F. Verna coppernob

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No information on the sites data sources or clear disclaimer of use of AI generated content. Looking on google it’s been indexed and when looking for more unusal species they rank highly in search. For example “Sorbus rupicoloides UK” provides this entry as third result.
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Some reading was enlightening. Select examples include: “Italian Alder attracting pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.” Or “the Killarney Fern has cultural significance for the Maori of New Zealand, who have used it in traditional medicine for centuries.”
Conservation Status The Killarney Fern is not currently listed as endangered, but it is considered a threatened species in some areas. Its habitat is threatened by deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and invasive species, and it is vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Efforts are underway to protect the Killarney Fern and its habitat. Conservation measures include the establishment of protected areas, the control of invasive species, and the promotion of sustainable land use practices.

ALT Conservation Status The Killarney Fern is not currently listed as endangered, but it is considered a threatened species in some areas. Its habitat is threatened by deforestation, habitat fragmentation, and invasive species, and it is vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Efforts are underway to protect the Killarney Fern and its habitat. Conservation measures include the establishment of protected areas, the control of invasive species, and the promotion of sustainable land use practices.

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Information on common species seems broadly accurate at a glance but pretty general (i.e. used in folk medicine) but as I was reading I realised anything more unusual or uncommon looked like information adapted from other taxa and lot from American literature.
Summary Eranthis hyemalis, also known as the winter aconite or winter buttercup, is a small perennial plant that is native to Europe. It belongs to the buttercup family and is known for its bright yellow flowers that bloom in early spring. The plant has a low, spreading habit and is often used as a groundcover in gardens. It is easy to grow and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and climates. Eranthis hyemalis prefers partial shade to full sun and is drought-tolerant once established. The plant is generally hardy and low maintenance, but it can be prone to pests such as slugs and snails. Eranthis hyemalis is also known for its medicinal properties and has been used traditionally to treat a variety of ailments. However, more research is needed to fully understand its effects and to determine the safety and effectiveness of using it medicinally.

ALT Summary Eranthis hyemalis, also known as the winter aconite or winter buttercup, is a small perennial plant that is native to Europe. It belongs to the buttercup family and is known for its bright yellow flowers that bloom in early spring. The plant has a low, spreading habit and is often used as a groundcover in gardens. It is easy to grow and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and climates. Eranthis hyemalis prefers partial shade to full sun and is drought-tolerant once established. The plant is generally hardy and low maintenance, but it can be prone to pests such as slugs and snails. Eranthis hyemalis is also known for its medicinal properties and has been used traditionally to treat a variety of ailments. However, more research is needed to fully understand its effects and to determine the safety and effectiveness of using it medicinally.

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Was looking for some information on York Grounsel and discovered a site dedicated to UK wildflowers. (wildflowerweb.co.uk). Looking I was surprised to see a rly comprehensive list of UK plant species, almost all seem to have a fair quantity of detailed information.
List of comprehensive plant names

ALT List of comprehensive plant names

List of comprehensive plant names

ALT List of comprehensive plant names

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Up from one last year, one campus lawn now hosting at least three Bee Orchid rosettes. A lover of urban habitats and one species to have been steadily increasing its northerly range over the last few decades.
Bee orchid rosette

ALT Bee orchid rosette

Second bee orchid rosette

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Took a quick walk with some friends today to give me some respite from thesis writing. Didn’t spot much in flower but lovely mosses and fungi everywhere and chance at some necrobotany. Last year’s Bog Asphodel on a tiny patch of lovely Molinia grassland.
Polytrichum formosum with beech leaf litter

ALT Polytrichum formosum with beech leaf litter

Narthecium ossifragum in a lovely remnant patch of Molinia grassland. Images shows last years flower spike in hand with two people smiling in background.

ALT Narthecium ossifragum in a lovely remnant patch of Molinia grassland. Images shows last years flower spike in hand with two people smiling in background.

Brachythecium sp.? Perhaps rutabulum. Unsure of fungi - perhaps collared moss cap - Rickenell swartzii?

ALT Brachythecium sp.? Perhaps rutabulum. Unsure of fungi - perhaps collared moss cap - Rickenell swartzii?

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At the @BSBIbotany 2023 British and Irish Botanical Conference sharing @BUCBotany successes, mission, and future! Please grab me, @MerielGJones, or @John_in_Aber throughout the day if you’ve got ideas or want to know more!
Picture is of me next to our poster titled ‘Botanical University Challenge - Past, Present, and Future’.

ALT Picture is of me next to our poster titled ‘Botanical University Challenge - Past, Present, and Future’.

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How did we @ScienceLeeds respond to the teaching of field skills during the pandemic? This is the topic of my latest open access publication 'Field skills through a screen - reflections on plant identification teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic' journals.studentengagement.o…
The image shows a green skeleton-like 3D render of Bergenia flowers.

ALT The image shows a green skeleton-like 3D render of Bergenia flowers.

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