Flowers of Craigton Woods

A small selection of the many plant species in Craigton Woods which are missing from the Cala habitat survey.

All photos were taken in Craigton Woods.

Woodruff (Galium odoratum)
With tiny white flowers above leafy whorls, this plant has a hay-like scent which is only apparent when dried. Dried bunches are used both to give a pleasant scent and in cupboards to deter moths. The dried plants can also be used to flavour liquids.
A native perennial which likes shady places and is considered a good indicator of ancient woodland.

Three-nerved sandwort (Moehringia trinervia)
Each leaf has 3 veins. A native annual which is less common in Scotland than in the rest of Great Britain, it likes bare places in old woods and is considered an indicator of ancient woodland.

Bugle (Ajuga reptans)
A native perennial which can grow in a wide variety of habitats, often in large numbers.

Ground-ivy (Glechoma hederacea)
A native perennial which spreads by runners. In Scotland it is found mainly in the central belt. It has been used in the making of beer and in herbal teas.

See our Flowers of Craigton Woods page for more pictures