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: Galanthus nivalis
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Flowering Period: January - March
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Date of Photograph: 25th January 2026
Photograph by: Eric Woods
Location: Verge by the bus top, Lamorna Turn​
Subject: Smyrnium olusatrum
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Flowering Period: March - June
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​Date of Photograph: 25th January 2026
Photograph by: Penny Woods
Location: Raginnis Hill, near Mousehole
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Note: in this location, in 2025, it was first observed blooming on 19th February 2025​
Subject: Lesser Celandine
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Flowering Period: January - April
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Date of Photograph: 25th January 2026
Photograph by: Eric Woods
Location: Raginnis Hill, near Mousehole
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Subject: Early Purple Orchid
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Flowering Period: April - June
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Date of Photograph: 21st January 2026
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Photograph by: Penny Woods
Location: Inland footpath on the eastern side of Lamorna Cove​
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Note: In this location in 2025, it was observed at a similar stage on 24th January 2025.
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Subject: Anemone apennina
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Date of Photograph: 21st January 2026
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Flowering Period: March - May
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Photograph by: Penny Woods
Location: Outside Cappy Cottage, Lamorna Valley
