Plant at Hosehill Lake

Not sure what it is, but it's quite pretty, reckon it's probably a garden escapee.:)

It's a variety of Berberis, Rolf. Yes, a garden escapee, but a welcome one for birds as they'll enjoy the berries which follow on.

I think it could be the first one here, but am not sure;
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Berberis berries are great for birds, its plants make really prickly hedging to keep cats at bay and provide all-year-round interest and colour - especially the evergreen varieties!

Thanks Catherine, sorry missed your reply.:)

Here's another one for you, found out at Combe Gibbet on a verge.

You are so kind!;)

I cannot find the name just now, but will try later!

It looks (to me) like a tiny, blue spike of flowers that is often found on marshy (and often peat) land where sundews and heathers may also be seen. If it's the one I'm thinking of, the stem is very weak, and when picked, droops very quickly. It should be in my wildflower book, so I'll check it again!

Could you please confirm that it is indeed tiny - and nothing like the size of (e.g.) a Bluebell?

OK - found it!

Common Milkwort - http://www.plantlife.org.uk/wild_pla...ommon_milkwort

Though it's name is confusing, as it's not too common. It is because there are other milkworts, but they are more rare

You can find more about it online - but your photo is as good as any I've found!:)

Ahh thanks, although I had looked at that one, but the sites I looked at didn't have a picture which looked quite the same.:) This one was high up on the Berkshire Downs.:)

You are so clever, Catherine! and that's a lovely little flower - don't think I've seen one before.

Oh, I'd so love to be clever, Louise, but I think it's just more of it

a. being an interest, and
b. having seen them often in the acid lands round Loch Doon and others 'up north'!:)

I think I've seen them down here on the New Forest Heath as well - amongst the heather. They are so tiny, they are easy to miss!