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Long-headed Clover
Long-headed Clover, one of the the Lizard’s clover specialities, flowers on the cliffs at Caerthillian in early summer. Photo: Sam Thomas, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Oxeye Daisy
Hedges and verges are full of Oxeye Daisies glowing white and bright throughout the summer. Photo: Amanda Scott
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Pineappleweed
With its long flowering period (May to early autumn) and beautiful scent when crushed, Pineappleweed is a common find by paths, on wasteland and in arable grass on The Lizard. […]
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Red Valerian
The rich magenta and ruby hues of Red Valerian are a lovely sight in the summer, whispering of the Mediterranean. Photo: Amanda Scott
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Rock Samphire
The yellow-green flowers of Rock Samphire brighten the coastline through the summer months. Photo: Amanda Scott
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Sea Campion
Sea Campion, a flower of early to mid-summer, flowers into the autumn on The Lizard’s clifftops. Photo: Amanda Scott
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Sea-holly
Insect pollinators love the spiky blue flowers of Sea-holly. Loe Bar is a wonderful place to spot this lovely plant. Photo: Amanda Scott
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Sheep’s-bit
Usually flowering in high summer, The Lizard’s climate can see Sheep’s-bit in bloom as early as June. Photo: © Natural England/Neil Pike
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Smooth Hawk’s-beard
Often found on bare ground and road verges, as well as on heaths and grasslands, the yellow flowers of Smooth Hawk’s-beard can be seen brightening The Lizard from mid-summer until […]
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Spear Thistle
The tall and striking Spear Thistle comes into flower across The Lizard from July. Photo: © Natural England/Peter Roworth
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Spring Squill
Spring Squill can be found flowering on the coast from April to May. Photo: Steve Townsend
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Subterranean Clover
Lizard ‘clover season’ is from spring to early summer. One to look out for is the small and unassuming Subterranean Clover, found on shallow soils or amongst short turf close […]
