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What to look for in early spring

Snowdrops

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Depending on the weather, snowdrops can be seen in flower from December to March. In Norfolk the common Snowdrop Galanthus nivalis is by far the most frequent and widespread species. It occurs in both single and double forms and there are numerous horticultural varieties.

What to look out for in winter

Hard Shield-fern

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In Norfolk, Hard Shield-fern, Polystichum aculeatum, grows on hedgebanks, on ditch banks (usually by hedges or in woodland) and on the woodland floor. Young plants are occasionally seen on walls, but there they rarely reach maturity. The plants are winter-green and as the surrounding vegetation dies back they become easier to spot.

Maidenhair Spleenwort

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Maidenhair Spleenwort Asplenium trichomanes is almost entirely confined to stonework and brickwork in Norfolk. After Rustyback (Asplenium ceterach), it is probably the most elusive of this group of ferns although it can be abundant in some locations.

Mistletoe

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In winter, large clumps of Mistletoe Viscum album can be seen from 100 metres away or more. You should, however, beware of being misled by rook nests and witch's-brooms, although the latter are most often on birch, which doesn't seem to host mistletoe.

Soft Shield-fern

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In Norfolk, Soft Shield-fern Polystichum setiferum has similar habitat preferences to Hard Shield-fern but it extends a bit further into the west of the county; is more frequent in the north-east and is less likely to be found on the south Norfolk clays.

Wall-rue

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Like some other small ferns, Wall-rue Asplenium ruta-muraria is probably entirely confined to brickwork and stonework in Norfolk. It is widely scattered but thinly spread. Old railway bridges, churches and old garden walls are all good hunting grounds.

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Snowdrops

Hard Shield-fern

Maidenhair Spleenwort

Mistletoe

Soft Shield-fern

Wall-rue

Winter Green Wall-rue

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Native Daphne in Flower

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Kangaroo-apple spreading in Churchyard

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New Year Plant Hunt - Horsford and NDR

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New Year Plant Hunt - Holme

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Yucca at Blakeney Point

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