Can you distinguish between all the thistle lookalikes, between the mayweeds and chamomiles, or between the hawkbits and the hawkweeds?
About the event
On this Study Day you will learn how to sort out the look-alikes in this, the largest family of flowering plants – the Asteraceae or Compositae, as they were previously called.
You will spend the morning getting to grips with the basic features of this family, particularly those features that help us sort out the different genera and species. The rest of the day will be spent exploring the local habitats (at a leisurely pace) and practising those ID skills.
By the end of the session you will be able to tackle the identification of the major genera and species of our Asteraceae, by their key floral features, using a hand lens.
Led by Ros Bennett, Botanist.
Suitable for beginners and improvers.
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Accessible trails
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Baby changing facilities
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Bird hides
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Cafe/refreshments
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Disabled parking
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Picnic area
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Toilets
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Wifi