Toothwort Spring Walk .
Posted February 9th, 2010 by INash
21/03/2010 - 2:00pm
21/03/2010 - 4:30pm
A Spring walk through Carthamartha down to the Tamar to look for Purple Toothwort* (Lathraea clandestina) and other spring flowers. 
We may see evidence of deer and otter and there are also Peregrine in the vicinity.
* References 1, Wikipedia on Toothworts in general - parasites on the roots of other plants, completely lacking chlorophyll
2 An image from aphotoflora.com - under alien plants and garden escapes in Cornwall
Images taken in situ by Alison Jewell.
Equipment & Booking:
Suitable footwear and clothing, it may be boggy in places. Booking not necessary.