Gardening in the far west of Cornwall
Local Flora & Fauna
On this page you will find photographs of plants and wildlife observed in West Penwith, be it in the garden, in the countryside or out on the coast.
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We will also be using this page to record sightings and to gauge the effects of a changing climate on local plants and wildlife; both whether new species are becoming established in West Penwith or if plants are blooming earlier or for longer.
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You may click on individual images to enlarge them.
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If you would like to submit photographs for publication on this page, please get in touch using the form on the Contact Us page.
A credit will be given for any photographs published.
This page will be added to regularly and refreshed seasonally.
For previous observations, please click on the links below.
Subject: Hazel Gloves Fungus
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Fruiting Period: August - December
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Date of Photograph: 25th November 2025
Photograph by: Eric Woods
Location: Lamorna Valley​
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Subject: Hazel still in leaf but with some almost mature catkins
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​​Date of Photograph: 25th November 2025
Photograph by: Bill Bankes-Jones
Location: St Erth
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Subject: Cistus lasianthus
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Flowering Period: Late spring - early summer
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Date of Photograph: 25th November 2025
Photograph by: Nigel Heard
Location: In Nigel's garden, Lamorna
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Subject: Winter Heliotrope
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Flowering Period: Midwinter - early Spring
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Date of Photograph: 21st November 2025
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Photograph by: Eric Woods
Location: Goldsithney
Subject: Protea neriifolia
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Flowering Period: Late winter, spring & early summer
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Date of Photograph: 17th November 2025
Photograph by: Eric Woods
Location: Entrance to The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno​
Subject: Watsonia meriana
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Flowering Period: April - July
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​Date of Photograph: 17th November 2025
Photograph by: Eric Woods
Location: Penberth Valley
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Subject:Veronica chamaedrys
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Flowering Period: April - June
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Date of Photograph: 17th November 2025
Photograph by: Penny Woods
Location: South West Coast Path east of Porthcurno
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Subject: Icelandic Poppy
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Flowering Period: June - August
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Date of Photograph: 17th November 2025
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Photograph by: Eric Woods
Location: Lane just past The Minack Theatre towards St Levan Church​
Subject: Seal
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Date of Photograph: 17th November 2025
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Photograph by: Eric Woods
Location: Porthcurno
Subject: Centaurea nigra
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Flowering Period: June - September
Date of Photograph: 16th November 2025
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Photograph by: Penny Woods
Location: Tregiffian Burial Chamber, Lamorna
Subject: Betonica officinalis
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Flowering Period: June - August
Date of Photograph: 16th November 2025
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Photograph by: Penny Woods
Location: Hedgerow near the Merry Maidens Stone Circle, Lamorna
Subject: Gazania
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Flowering Period: June - October
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Date of Photograph: 13th November 2025
Photograph by: Eric Woods
Location: The Gurnick, Mousehole​
Subject: Iberis
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Flowering Period: June - September
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​Date of Photograph: 13th November 2025
Photograph by: Eric Woods
Location: The Old Penlee Lifeboat Station, Mousehole
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Subject: Acanthus mollis
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Flowering Period: July & August
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Date of Photograph: 13th November 2025
Photograph by: Eric Woods
Location: Castallack Farm, near Lamorna
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Subject: Winter Jasmine
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Flowering Period: January - March
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Date of Photograph: 10th November 2025
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Photograph by: Penny Woods
Location: St Michael's Terrace, Penzance​
Subject: Grevillea rosmarinifolia
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Flowering Period: August - November
Date of Photograph: 10th November 2025
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Photograph by: Penny Woods
Location: The Morrab Gardens, Penzance
Subject: Allium triquetrum
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Flowering Period: April - June
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Date of Photograph: 8th November 2025
Photograph by: Penny Woods
Location: South West Coast Path near Tater du lighthouse​
Subject: Princess flower
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Flowering Period: late spring - early summer
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​Date of Photograph: 3rd November 2025
Photograph by: Eric Woods
Location: The Morrab Gardens, Penzance
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Subject: Japanese Quince
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Flowering Period: March - May
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Date of Photograph: 1st November 2025
Photograph by: Penny Woods
Location: Lane outside Bossava Farm, Lamorna Valley
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