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Information about the South Cheshire village of Hankelow

Plantlife - Wild flowers, fungi, shrubs and trees

Many wild flowers can be seen in Hankelow. Of course these are seasonal! Look on the village green when it has not been mowed for a while, and in the grass verges and copses. Don't forget to look for fungi as well.

  • Common wildflowers:-
  • Semi-wild flowers:-
    • Daffodil, snowdrop, montbretia ...
  • Rarer flowers:- ...
  • Other plants:-
    • Cow parsley, stinging nettle, giant hogweed ...
  • Hedgerow shrubs:-
  • Fungi:-
    • field mushroom, ...
  • Trees:-
    • Oak, horse-chestnut, sweet chesnut, sycamore, maple, lime, ...

If you can add to the lists or you see anything unusual, please tell us about it! Email nature@hankelow.org.uk,  and please attach pictures if you have them.


Bluebell

Bluebells in Longhill Lane, April 21st 2021
Bluebells in Longhill Lane, April 21st 2021

Bluebells are one of the most unmistakeable woodland flowers, and the UK is home to about half the world population of bluebells. They flower all around Hankelow in April and May, generally in shady spots.

There are several websites which have more on the bluebell. :-

Bluebells in Mill Lane, April 16th 2020
Bluebells in Mill Lane, April 25th 2021

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Celandine

Lesser Celandines are a small, low-growing perennial of the buttercup family. They flower between January and April.

Swathe of Celandines in Mill Lane, April 4th 2020
Bank of Celandines in Mill Lane, March 30th 2021

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Stitchwort

Star of Bethlehem/Star of Bethlehem in Monks lane, April 21st.jpg

Stitchwort, also known as Star of Bethlehem among other names, has a star-shaped white flower and pointed grass-like leaves. It is quite prevalent in Monks Lane (April 2021). There are two sizes, Greater (flowers 2 - 3 cm. diameter)  and Lesser (flowers 0.5 - 1 cm. diameter).

There are several websites which have more on the Stitchwort. :-


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Wood Anemone

Wood Anemones are a small white wildflower which can be seen between February and April. They are a slow spreading wildflower, a sign of ancient woodland. 


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