This unassuming little flower is Sea Mayweed, its scientific name is Tripleurospermum maritimum, which is a very long name for a common plant. I prefer the Icelandic name which is Baldur’s eyelashes. It generally flowers between May and September but possibly as a consequence of climate change it’s still flourishing at the end of October. It’s a tough plant being able to withstand sea salt and rough winds (there was a force 7 westerly blowing today) and it’s happiest in poor sandy soil.
So, where did I find it? On the beach at Seasalter appropriately.
The Mayweeds on the Common in Woolwich disappeared at the end of June. Clearly, soft city types in comparison with their coastal cousins.
The valerian and vipers bugloss posted as well. No idea how that happened...
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