Blackthorn |
Prunus spinosa |
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Carl Farmer |
Very common in Argyll, becoming rare north of Morvern. In woods or scrubby areas Flower diameter c 15 mm ID: Spines have one or more buds along their length. Other features: Flowers in March, before the leaves appear. Fruit a bluish-black berry. |
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Carl Farmer |
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Carl Farmer |
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Carl Farmer |
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Carl Farmer |
Spines bearing leaf buds |