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2000 for 2000

Helianthemum nummularium (Common Rock-rose) to Polygala serpyllifolia (Heath Milkwort)

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Order Violales
Family Cistaceae

Helianthemum nummularium (Common Rock-rose)
Noted at the Avon Gorge on 28/5.

Family Violaceae

Viola odorata (Sweet Violet)
First flowers were noted in the front hedge at home on 16/1.
Viola riviniana (Common Dog-violet)
First noted on 24/3 at Martin Mere, with further records from Lindley on 16/4 and Ashwellthorpe Wood on 21/4.
Viola reichenbachiana (Early Dog-violet)
My first record of this species was from Ashwellthorpe Wood on 21/4.
Viola canina (Heath Dog-violet)
My first record of this species was from Horsey Dunes on 23/4.
Viola lutea (Mountain Pansy)
My first record of this species was from Malham on 28/7.
Viola tricolor (Wild Pansy)
First noted in flower on Barnhamcross Common on 8/5.
Viola arvensis (Field Pansy)
First noted in flower at the Nunnery Lakes on 3/5, then at Caistor Fort on 7/5.

Family Tamaricaceae

Tamarix gallica (Tamarisk)
First noted at Minsmere on 29/1.

Family Cucurbitaceae

Bryonia dioica (White Bryony)
First flowers at Surlingham Church Marsh on 9/4.
Cucurbita pepo (Marrow)
Pointed out by JPM on Portishead beach on 12/11, presumably as a bird-seed alien.

Order Salicales
Family Salicaceae

Populus alba (White Poplar)
Low shrubby trees on grassland at the Nunnery Lakes on 4/7. Also at Cantley Beet Factory on 15/10.
Populus x canescens (Grey Poplar)
Identified in Trowse Woods on 10/7.
Populus tremula (Aspen)
A small grove was found by the river at Whitlingham on 5/11.
Populus nigra (Black-poplar)
An apparently pure tree was noted by Rawdon Tarn on 27/7. Later in the year, it was realised that some of the trees along the Little Ouse by the Nun's Bridges looked fairly pure also. Not entirely sure about these however.
{Populus x canadensis (Hybrid Black-poplar)}
Various seen, including at UEA on 22/4, but no evidence of self-seeding.
Salix fragilis (Crack-willow)
Noted at Martin Mere on 25/3.
Salix alba (White Willow)
Leaves emerging at Rockland Broad on 10/3. Also at Chedgrave Common on 30/4.
Salix triandra (Almond Willow)
Pointed out by JPM at Herriott's Bridge on 11/11, identified by bitter taste.
Salix viminalis (Osier)
Identified at Trowse Meadows on 7/6.
Salix caprea (Goat Willow)
First identified at the Nunnery Lakes on 8/2.
Salix cinerea (Grey Willow)
Identified by the Nun's Bridges on 18/5.
Salix repens (Creeping Willow)
Present on Winterton Dunes on 5/8.

Order Capparales
Family Brassicaceae

Sisymbrium altissimum (Tall Rocket)
First noted on Barnhamcross Common on 8/6.
Sisymbrium orientale (Eastern Rocket)
Pointed out by JPM in Cumberland Basin, Bristol, on 11/11.
Sisymbrium officinale (Hedge Mustard)
First noted (no flowers) at Rockland Broad on 6/2.
Descurainia sophia (Flixweed)
First noted in the south-west corner of Barnhamcross Common on 25/4.
Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)
First flowering noted at Framingham Pigot on 20/4 and then at Ashwellthorpe Wood on 21/4.
Arabidopsis thaliana (Thale Cress)
Noted at Winterton on 8/4 and in the Nunnery ruins on 26/4.
Erysimum cheiranthoides (Treacle-mustard)
First noted at the Nunnery Lakes on 2/3, but mostly to seed. Later seen in better condition around The Nunnery.
Erysimum cheiri (Wallflower)
In flower on the walls of the Nunnery ruins on 16/3.
Hesperis matronalis (Dame's-violet)
Naturalised in hedges outside Framingham Earl on 9/7.
Barbarea vulgaris (Winter-cress)
First noted at Barnhamcross Common on 3/5.
Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (Water-cress)
First noted at Whitlingham on 13/2, assumed to be this species.
Rorippa palustris (Marsh Yellow-cress)
Recorded at Bramerton on 2/7 and at Hardley Flood on 16/7.
Rorippa amphibia (Great Yellow-cress)
A good clump by the Nun's Bridges on 18/5.
Cardamine amara (Large Bitter-cress)
Noted at Surlingham Church Marsh on 29/4.
Cardamine pratensis (Cuckooflower)
First noted in flower at Houghton, West Sussex, on 18/3, with flowers then at Whitlingham from 9/4.
Cardamine impatiens (Narrow-leaved Bitter-cress)
A local species noted at Leigh Woods on 28/5.
Cardamine flexuosa (Wavy Bitter-cress)
Identified in Bob Clarke wood at the Nunnery Lakes on 27/3.
Cardamine hirsuta (Hairy Bitter-cress)
First noted in Stoke Holy Cross on 27/2.
Arabis glabra (Tower Mustard)
First flowers on Barnhamcross Common on 17/5.
Arabis hirsuta (Hairy Rock-cress)
First noted on Barnhamcross Common on 8/5.
Arabis scabra (Bristol Rock-cress)
Pointed out in the Avon Gorge on 28/5 by JPM, but flowers over.
Aubrieta deltoidea (Aubretia)
Naturalised on the ruins of the Nunnery on 26/4.
Lunaria annua (Honesty)
First noted in flower at Stoke Holy Cross on 1/4.
Erophila verna (Common Whitlowgrass)
First seen in flower at the Nunnery Lakes on 25/2.
Cochlearia anglica (English Scurvygrass)
Noted in saltmarsh at the bottom of the Avon Gorge (identified by JPM) on 28/5.
Cochlearia danica (Danish Scurvygrass)
First in flower along the central reservation of the A11 on 15/3 and also noted at Barnhamcross Common on 30/3.
Capsella bursa-pastoris (Shepherd's-purse)
First noted in flower on 3/1 at Great Yarmouth.
Teesdalia nudicaulis (Shepherd's Cress)
First recorded in flower at the Nunnery Lakes on 31/3.
Thlapsi arvense (Field Penny-cress)
Identified near Caistor bridge on 5/4, although not 100% certain.
Lepidium heterophyllum (Smith's Pepperwort)
Identified from Shotesham Great Wood on 12/5 and Rockland Broad car park on 29/5.
Lepidium draba (Hoary Cress)
Noted at Climping Gap on 19/3.
Coronopus didymus (Lesser Swine-cress)
Identified at Whitlingham Great Broad on 18/7.
Diplotaxis tenuifolia (Perennial Wall-rocket)
Pointed out by JPM in Cumberland Basin, Bristol, on 11/11.
Diplotaxis muralis (Annual Wall-rocket)
Identified at Great Yarmouth north denes on 18/6.
Brassica napus (Rape)
First noted in flower by Caistor bridge on 5/4.
Brassica rapa (Turnip)
First noted in flower by Caistor bridge on 10/4.
Brassica nigra (Black Mustard)
Noted in field margins by Walberswick on 1/4.
Sinapsis arvensis (Charlock)
First noted at The Nunnery on 6/4.
Sinapsis alba (White Mustard)
First noted on roadside verges near Rockland St Mary on 10/3.
Hirschfeldia incana (Hoary Mustard)
Pointed out by JPM at Hoar Gout, Severnside, on 11/11.
Cakile maritima (Sea Rocket)
Recorded from Great Yarmouth North Denes on 18/6 and Winterton Dunes on 16/7.
Raphanus raphanistrum (Wild Radish)
First noted in flower in the garden on 2/4.
{Raphanus raphanistrum maritimus (Sea Radish)}
Noted at Avonmouth on 11/11.

Family Resedaceae

Reseda luteola (Weld)
First noted at the Nunnery Lakes on 17/5.
Reseda lutea (Wild Mignonette)
First noted at the Nunnery Lakes on 28/4.

Order Ericales
Family Empetraceae

Empetrum nigrum (Crowberry)
Common on Ilkley Moor on 23/7.

Family Ericaceae

Rhododendron ponticum (Rhododendron)
Widely naturalised, first recorded at Thetford Warren on 13/1.
Calluna vulgaris (Heather)
First noted at Thetford Warren on 13/1. Later on moors and also at Horsey-Winterton as on 5/8.
Erica tetralix (Cross-leaved Heath)
Recorded at Marsham Heath on 23/1.
Erica cinerea (Bell Heather)
Recorded at Marsham Heath on 23/1 and at Horsey-Winterton on 5/8.
Vaccinium vitis-idaea (Cowberry)
Noted at the Linn of Dee on 2/9.
Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry)
First noted on Otley Chevin on 16/4, followed by Dunkery Beacon on 22/5 and Ilkley Moor on 23/7, amongst others.

Order Primulales
Family Primulaceae

Primula vulgaris (Primrose)
The first wild ones in flower in hedges were noted near Catfield on 5/3.
Primula veris (Cowslip)
First flowers were noted by the A47 Norwich southern bypass on 2/3.
Lysimachia nemorum (Yellow Pimpernel)
Recorded from Shotesham Great Wood on 12/5 and Waterrow on 21/5.
Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping-Jenny)
Noted in the Avon Gorge on 28/5.
Lysimachia vulgaris (Yellow Loosestrife)
Recorded from Hickling Broad on 22/6.
Lysimachia punctata (Dotted Loosestrife)
Naturalised in the hedges near Framingham Earl on 9/7.
Anagallis tenella (Bog Pimpernel)
Recorded from Upton Fen on 22/6.
Anagallis arvensis arvensis (Scarlet Pimpernel)
First noted at Porlock on 22/5.
Glaux maritima (Sea-milkwort)
Pointed out by JPM in the saltmarsh below Wain's Hill on 11/11.

Order Rosales
Family Grossulariaceae

Ribes rubrum (Red Currant)
Recorded from the Nunnery Lakes on 21/3 and Mousehold Heath on 2/4, when in flower.
Ribes nigrum (Black Currant)
Noted at The Nunnery on 9/2 (strong-smelling stems).
Ribes sanguineum (Flowering Currant)
Widespread but mostly obviously planted. One plant by UEA lake on 22/4 appeared to be self-seeded.
Ribes alpinum (Mountain Currant)
This species was tentatively identified on the limestone above Malham Cove on 28/7, although it could possibly have been Downy Currant.
Ribes uva-crispa (Gooseberry)
Identified at the Nunnery Lakes on 3/4.

Family Crassulaceae

Crassula tillaea (Mossy Stonecrop)
First noted at the Nunnery Lakes on 8/2 and also at Thetford Warren on 7/4.
Umbilicus rupestris (Navelwort)
Not noted in East Anglia but common in West Country lanes, noted first near Waterrow on 21/5.
Sedum acre (Biting Stonecrop)
First in flower on 9/6 at The Nunnery. Also at Malham on 28/7.
Sedum album (White Stonecrop)
Recorded at Porlock on 22/5.

Family Saxifragaceae

Saxifraga aizoides (Yellow Saxifrage)
Identified on the hillside by Glen Shee ski area on 1/9.
Saxifraga granulata (Meadow Saxifrage)
First flowers noted on Barnhamcross Common on 25/4.
Saxifraga tridactylites (Rue-leaved Saxifrage)
First noted by Cloverfields estate in Thetford on 26/4.
Chrysosplenium oppositifolium (Opposite-leaved Golden-saxifrage)
Recorded in the woods at Lindley on 16/4.

Family Rosaceae

{Spiraea sp. (Bridewort sp.)}
Noted at Winterton but probably not in a naturalised state.
Filipendula vulgaris (Dropwort)
Recorded from Brettenham Heath on 16/6 and 7/7.
Filipendula ulmaria (Meadowsweet)
Leaves first noted at Whitlingham on 11/3; common and widespread thereafter.
Rubus idaeus (Raspberry)
Identified at Framingham Earl on 9/7.
Rubus laciniatus (Bramble (Rubus laciniatus))
This distinctive bramble, with odd, deeply toothed leaves, was found on Barnhamcross Common on 18/10, along a path on the western side of the common in shade.
Rubus ulmifolius (Bramble (Rubus ulmifolius))
Most brambles were not identified to species and this one is apparently the most common and widespread in Norfolk. Presumably, dozens may have been seen.
Potentilla anserina (Silverweed)
First noted on 19/3 at Climping Gap.
Potentilla erecta (Tormentil)
First noted on 12/5 at Shotesham Great Wood, followed by 22/5 on Dunkery Beacon and elsewhere afterwards.
Potentilla reptens (Creeping Cinquefoil)
First noted on 19/3 at Climping Gap.
Potentilla sterilis (Barren Strawberry)
In flower at Lindley on 16/4.
Fragaria vesca (Wild Strawberry)
First noted at Malham Tarn on 19/4, also at Waterrow on 21/5.
Geum rivale (Water Avens)
Recorded at Ashwellthorpe Wood on 21/4 and by the Little Ouse at The Nunnery on 25/4.
Geum urbanum (Wood Avens)
First recorded at Shotesham Great Wood on 12/5.
Agrimonia eupatoria (Agrimony)
First noted at UEA on 22/6, followed by by Caistor Chalk Pit on 4/7.
Sanguisorba minor (Salad Burnet)
Noted by the Norwich southern bypass on re-seeded banks on 15/5, and also in the Avon Gorge on 28/5. More than one form may have been involved.
Acaena novae-zelandiae (Pirri-pirri-bur)
A horrible invasive plant smothering the dunes of Holy Island, Lindisfarne. Incredibly difficult to remove burs later.
Alchemilla sp. (Lady's Mantle sp.)
Leaves by Malham Tarn on 19/4, identified at the time as probably xanthochlora but several are possible.
Aphanes arvensis (Parsley-piert)
Pointed out in the Avon Gorge by JPM on 28/5.
Rosa arvensis (Field-rose)
Pointed out in Leigh Woods by JPM on 28/5. Also noted at Hickling Broad on 22/6.
Rosa rugosa (Japanese Rose)
Identified in a sort of naturalised state at Winterton Dunes on 16/7.
Rosa canina (Dog-rose)
First in flower at Hickling Broad on 29/5.
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet-briar)
Tentatively identified on seed-capsules at Waveney Forest on 26/2.
{Prunus cerasifera (Cherry Plum)}
First noted on 17/2 at The Nunnery though rather planted and none noted this spring as apparently wild.
Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn)
First recorded Barnhamcross Common on 6/1. Recorded as being in flower by 12/3 at Surlingham Church Marsh.
Prunus domestica (Wild Plum)
Identified in fruit in hedgerows between Swardeston and Mulbarton on 13/8.
Prunus avium (Wild Cherry)
Identified in an apparently wild state at Mousehold Heath on 2/4.
Malus sylvestris (Crab Apple)
First noted in flower at Harling Woods on 27/4.
Malus domestica (Apple)
First recorded at Mousehold Heath on 30/1.
Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan)
Leaves just coming out at Martin Mere on 24/3. Also noted Mousehold Heath and Thetford Warren, aomngst others.
Sorbus aria (Common Whitebeam)
Noted by The Nunnery on 1/6 and, rather more wild, at Weston Big Wood on 11/11.
Sorbus bristoliensis (Bristol Whitebeam)
A mega-rare, pointed out by JPM in Leigh Woods on 28/5.
Cotoneaster frigidus (Tree Cotoneaster)
Pointed out by JPM in the Avon Gorge on 28/5.
Cotoneaster salicifolius (Willow-leaved Cotoneaster)
Probably this species growing naturalised around disused railway lines around Cumberland Basin, Bristol, on 11/11.
Cotoneaster integrifolius (Entire-leaved Cotoneaster)
Pointed out by JPM in the Avon Gorge on 28/5.
Cotoneaster horizontalis (Wall Cotoneaster)
Naturalised on the walls of the ruins of The Nunnery, noted on 7/6.
Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn)
First recorded on 10/1 on Barnhamcross Common.

Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae

Robinia pseudoacacia (False-acacia)
Noted as apparently naturalised at Brettenham Heath on 13/10.
Onobrychis viciifolia (Sainfoin)
First noted in flower on the A47 Norwich southern bypass on 15/5.
Anthyllis vulneraria (Kidney Vetch)
Noted in flower on Wain's Hill on 20/5, later also on Barnhamcross Common.
Lotus glaber (Narrow-leaved Bird's-foot-trefoil)
Identified on Berney Marshes on 18/6.
Lotus corniculatus (Common Bird's-foot-trefoil)
First noted in flower on 17/5 along the A47 Norwich southern bypass.
Lotus pedunculatus (Greater Bird's-foot-trefoil)
First noted in flower on 10/6 at Wacton Common.
Ornithopus perpusillus (Bird's-foot)
First recorded on Barnhamcross Common on 8/5 and later also from Nunnery Lakes on 1/6, Brettenham Heath on 2/6 and Two Mile Bottom on 6/6.
Vicia cracca (Tufted Vetch)
First noted in flower at UEA on 22/6 and at Castle Marshes on 24/6. Notably, a patch at Horsey on 5/8 played host to the local moth Cydia orobana.
Vicia hirsuta (Hairy Tare)
First noted at the Nunnery Lakes on 27/4.
Vicia tetrasperma (Smooth Tare)
Recorded at the Nunnery Lakes on 13/6.
Vicia sepium (Bush Vetch)
Recorded at Waterrow on 21/5 and at Wacton on 10/6.
Vicia sativa (Common Vetch)
First noted in flower along Green Lane, Thetford, on 26/4.
Vicia lathyroides (Spring Vetch)
Noted in flower at the Nunnery Lakes on 28/4.
Lathyrus japonicus (Sea Pea)
Recorded in MV light at Dingle Marshes on 12/8, along with its associated pyralid, Pima boisduvaliella.
Lathyrus linifolius (Bitter-Vetch)
Recorded at Langford Heathfield on 23/5.
Lathyrus pratensis (Meadow Vetchling)
Recorded at Wacton on 10/6.
Lathyrus palustris (Marsh Pea)
Noted in flower at Woodbastwick Fen on 11/6 and in seed there on 28/8.
Lathyrus sylvestris (Narrow-leaved Everlasting Pea)
Noted in flower at Thetford Warren from 23/6.
Lathyrus latifolius (Broad-leaved Everlasting Pea)
Naturalised plants noted in flower at The Nunnery ruins on 27/6 and at Winterton on 16/7.
Lathyrus nissolia (Grass Vetchling)
Noted in flower on a re-seeded bank at Bishops Stortford Services on the M11 on 28/5.
Ononis repens (Common Restharrow)
First noted in flower at Barnhamcross Common on 26/6. Also common at Narborough Railway Line on 6/7.
Melilotus altissimus (Tall Melilot)
Pointed out by JPM at Avonmouth on 11/11.
Melilotus albus (White Melilot)
First noted in flower at Kilverstone on 3/7 (common along the A11 around now) and also at the Nunnery Lakes on 4/7.
Melilotus officinalis (Ribbed Melilot)
First noted in flower at the Nunnery Lakes on 1/6. Also, a plant was found in flower at Thorpe Marsh on 29/12 in icy conditions.
Medicago lupulina (Black Medick)
First noted in flower at Chedgrave Common on 30/4.
Medicago sativa falcata (Sickle Medick)
Common by the roadside at Icklingham on 28/6 and then noted on Barnhamcross Common on 29/6.
{Medicago sativa sativa (Lucerne)}
Noted at the Nunnery Lakes from 21/6 and also by the Icklingham roadside on 28/6.
Medicago minima (Bur Medick)
Identified in Thetford near the Bridge Pub on 8/6, when loads found in seed along the edge of a drainage pool by a housing estate.
Medicago arabica (Spotted Medick)
First noted at Whitlingham on 1/5.
Medicago arborea (Tree Medick)
An excellent plant, in flower at Wain's Hill on 11/11. Apparently the only one in the UK, so whether self-sustaining or not is a matter of debate.
Trifolium repens (White Clover)
First noted in flower in Stoke Holy Cross on 14/5.
Trifolium hybridum (Alsike Clover)
Recorded at the Nunnery Lakes on 21/6, Thetford Warren on 23/6 and at Cumberland Basin, Bristol, on 11/11.
Trifolium glomeratum (Clustered Clover)
A good find at Caistor Fort on 17/5.
Trifolium campestre (Hop Trefoil)
First noted at the Nunnery Lakes on 1/6.
Trifolium dubium (Lesser Trefoil)
Recorded at Handley Farm on 20/5 and at Two Mile Bottom on 6/6.
Trifolium micranthum (Slender Trefoil)
Identified on the Barnham Broom golf course on 10/6.
Trifolium pratense (Red Clover)
First noted in flower on 6/5 on the Chichester bypass.
Trifolium striatum (Knotted Clover)
Recorded at Caistor Fort on 6/6.
Trifolium scabrum (Rough Clover)
Recorded at West Harling Gallops on 15/6.
Trifolium arvense (Hare's-foot Clover)
First noted at Two Mile Bottom on 6/6.
Lupinus arboreus (Tree Lupin)
Noted on the Suffolk coast, first at Minsmere on 29/1.
Laburnum anagyroides (Laburnum)
Recorded in an apparently naturalised state on The Nunnery ruins on 1/6.
Cytisus scoparius (Broom)
First noted on 10/1 on Barnhamcross Common.
Ulex europaeus (Gorse)
Recorded first at Cley on 1/1.
Ulex gallii (Western Gorse)
First noted at Marsham Heath on 21/4, although not in flower.

Order Proteales
Family Elaeagnaceae

Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn)
Pointed out by JPM on 19/3 at Climping Gap.

Order Myrtales
Family Lythraceae

Lythrum salicaria (Purple-loosestrife)
First noted at Hickling on 22/6.

Family Thymelaeaceae

Daphne laureola (Spurge-laurel)
A single plant recorded in Whitlingham Woods on 1/7.

Family Onagraceae

Epilobium hirsutum (Great Willowherb)
First in flower at UEA on 22/6.
Epilobium parviflorum (Hoary Willowherb)
Identified at Whitlingham on 29/6.
Epilobium montanum (Broad-leaved Willowherb)
Recorded in the Avon Gorge on 28/5 and at Framingham Earl on 9/7.
Epilobium tetragonum (Square-stalked Willowherb)
Pointed out by JPM at Wain's Hill on 11/11.
Epilobium ciliatum (American Willowherb)
Identified at The Nunnery on 16/6.
Chamerion angustifolium (Rosebay Willowherb)
Flowers first noted on Barnhamcross Common on 15/6.
Oenothera glazioviana (Large-flowered Evening-primrose)
Identified at Kilverstone on 21/6 and at Caistor Chalk Pit and the Nunnery Lakes on 4/7.
Oenothera cambrica (Small-flowered Evening-primrose)
Noted by the Loddon bypass on 24/6 (identified by comments in the Norfolk Flora).
Circaea lutetiana (Enchanter's-nightshade)
First noted in Leigh Woods on 28/5. Also in flower in Poringland Woods on 8/7, Fairhaven Water Gardens on 15/7 and Golden Acre on 28/7.

Order Cornales
Family Cornaceae

Cornus sanguinea (Dogwood)
Identified at Harling Woods on 28/5, the Avon Gorge on 28/5 and at Surlingham Church Marsh on 4/6 (when in flower).

Order Santalales
Family Viscaceae

Viscum album (Mistletoe)
Noted at Walberswick on 5/2.

Order Celastrales
Family Celastraceae

Euonymus europaeus (Spindle)
Pointed out by JPM at Leigh Woods on 28/5.

Family Aquifoliaceae

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)
First noted on 8/1 at Brundall.

Order Euphorbiales
Family Buxaceae

Buxus sempervirens (Box)
Found to be common in the woods at Thetford Warren, first noted on 13/1.

Family Euphorbiaceae

Mercurialis perennis (Dog's Mercury)
First noted in Whitlingham Woods on 29/1.
Mercurialis annua (Annual Mercury)
Identified at Stoke Holy Cross on 27/2 and at the Nunnery Lakes on 21/12.
Euphorbia corallioides (Coral Spurge)
Identified by JPM in the Avon Gorge on 28/5.
Euphorbia dulcis (Sweet Spurge)
Identified by JPM in the Avon Gorge on 28/5.
Euphorbia helioscopia (Sun Spurge)
First identified at The Nunnery on 6/4.
Euphorbia peplus (Petty Spurge)
First noted by The Nunnery on 25/1.
Euphorbia amygdaloides (Wood Spurge)
First noted at Martin Mere on 24/3.

Order Rhamnales
Family Rhamnaceae

Rhamnus cathartica (Buckthorn)
First identified on Barnhamcross Common on 31/5.

Order Linales
Family Linaceae

Linum catharticum (Fairy Flax)
Identified at Lindisfarne on 26/7.

Order Polygalales
Family Polygalaceae

Polygala vulgaris (Common Milkwort)
First noted at Barnhamcross Common on 8/5.
Polygala serpyllifolia (Heath Milkwort)
Identified at Langford Heathfield on 24/5, Buxton Heath on 3/6 and Glen Shee ski area on 1/9