The Conversation

Ivy, dandelions and other common wildflowers are often seen as weeds – but they’re a crucial resource for pollinating insects

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The Conversation

Roadside wildflower meadows are springing up across the UK – and they’re helping wildlife in a big way

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Oxford Mail

Himalayan balsam more common than native wildflowers in woods, monitoring shows

Invasive garden escapee Himalayan balsam is now more common in woodlands than native flowers such as bugle and wild garlic, research suggests. The findings from the National Plant Monitoring Scheme, ...
Inverse

Weeds May Be a Better Friend to Pollinating Insects Than We Assume

Since the end of the second world war, factors such as more intensive farming and urbanization have reduced the abundance of wildflowers in Britain. In fact, the past 90 years have seen the loss of ...