Information about the South Cheshire village of Hankelow
Many wild flowers can be seen in Hankelow. Of course these are seasonal! Look on the village green when it has not been mowed for a while, and in the grass verges and copses. Don't forget to look for fungi as well.
If you can add to the lists or
you see anything unusual,
please tell us about it! Email
nature@hankelow.org.uk,
and please attach pictures if you have them.
Bluebells are one of the most unmistakeable woodland flowers, and the UK is home to about half the world population of bluebells. They flower all around Hankelow in April and May, generally in shady spots.
There are several websites which have more on the bluebell. :-
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Lesser Celandines are a small, low-growing perennial of the
buttercup family. They flower between January and April.
Celandine
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Stitchwort, also known as Star of Bethlehem among other names, has a
star-shaped white flower and pointed grass-like leaves. It is quite
prevalent in Monks Lane (April 2021). There are two sizes, Greater
(flowers 2 - 3 cm. diameter) and Lesser (flowers 0.5 - 1 cm.
diameter).
There are several websites which have more on the Stitchwort.
:-
Stitchwort
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Wood Anemones are a small white wildflower which can be seen
between February and April. They are a slow spreading
wildflower, a sign of ancient woodland.
There are several websites which have more on the wood anemone.
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Wood Anemone
