Exploring the north scarp in spring
The first of the smaller half day local meetings was on the north scarp slope of the downs on Tuesday 18 April in glorious sunshine. Highlights were the Tilia platyphyllos (Large-leaved Limes) in leaf and looking wonderfully fresh, Adoxa moschatellina (Town-hall clock) and Lathraea squamaria (Toothwort). But the prize had to go to Nick for spotting a new patch of Paris quadrifolia (Herb Paris). 126 species were found including also a new patch of Ranunculus auricomus (Goldilocks Buttercup).