BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)

Prunus spinosa L. (Blackthorn, Sloe)

Date: 9 April 2006
Location: Berks, England
Voucher: A
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State: In bud
Record Summary: Blackthorn scrub advancing from hedge, in bud
Capture method: beaten
Identification Notes: Scrub advancing from hedge in a way that Cherry Plum etc never do.

The buds were just beginning to show white petals at the tip, whereas Chery Plum has been out for a week or two.
Photo Summary: Blackthorn scrub (in bud) advancing from hedge & flower buds - close-up

Images etc

naked eye photograph Blackthorn scrub advancing from hedge - end view 500 by 332 pixels
naked eye photograph Blackthorn scrub advancing from hedge - end view 500 by 332 pixels
naked eye photograph Blackthorn scrub advancing from hedge 500 by 332 pixels
naked eye photograph Blackthorn scrub advancing from hedge 500 by 332 pixels
naked eye photograph Blackthorn scrub advancing from hedge 500 by 332 pixels
naked eye photograph Blackthorn scrub advancing from hedge 500 by 332 pixels
naked eye photograph Blackthorn scrub advancing from hedge 500 by 332 pixels
naked eye photograph Blackthorn scrub advancing from hedge 500 by 332 pixels
naked eye photograph Flower buds - close-up - enlarged 500 by 401 pixels
naked eye photograph Flower buds - close-up - enlarged 500 by 441 pixels
naked eye photograph Flower buds - close-up 500 by 335 pixels