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Hairy Beech Gall

Hairy Beech Gall In late summer into autumn, you may see small cylindrical growths on Beech leaves. These are made by the gall midge Hartigiola annulipes. Look out for them when exploring the woods of the Helford River.
Photo: Amanda Scott

Blue Roundhead

Fungi come in all shapes and all colours, like this lovely Blue Roundhead.
Photo: Steve Townsend
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Silk Button Gall

Silk Button Gall on oak Silk Button Galls, one of the many kinds of galls found on our native oaks, really do look as if they have been spun from silken thread.
Photo: Amanda Scott

Common Fleabane

Common Fleabane Swathes of this lovely, golden-yellow plant can be seen in August and September along stream edges and in damp meadows.
Photo: Steve Townsend