Minuartia verna is a very rare species although reasonably locally common on Hutton Roof. So far, I have found 12 good numbered populations (which have from a couple of hundred, or up to two thousand flowers in their particular groups), although besides these there are many small groups (of several up to one hundred) throughout Hutton Roof. The largest population is to the South of the Trig point and over the first escarpment.
The species is found mainly to the Central and East side of the Common with very few in comparison found on the West side.
Although they are usually regular in size (and this can differ according to locality), on the very rare occasion I have found that you can find variation in their sizes of the flowers.
There is something so striking about these beautiful little flowers and I think this is particular down to the striking pink/red anthers which stand out so much against the white of the petals.
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Emergence 2019
Found my first Minuartia verna (Spring Sandwort) of the year
Minuartia verna (Spring Sandwort)
Photo: 14th April 2019 - The Rakes Hutton Roof
Several on show. This area, The Rakes and below seems to have its own little micro-climate because I have now found today that Minuartia verna (Spring Sandwort), Orchis Mascula (Early Purple Orchid and Allium ursinum (Ramsons) are in full flower and this could be up to a fortnight before anywhere else on the Roof.
The species is found mainly to the Central and East side of the Common with very few in comparison found on the West side.
Although they are usually regular in size (and this can differ according to locality), on the very rare occasion I have found that you can find variation in their sizes of the flowers.
There is something so striking about these beautiful little flowers and I think this is particular down to the striking pink/red anthers which stand out so much against the white of the petals.
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Emergence 2019
Found my first Minuartia verna (Spring Sandwort) of the year
Photo: 14th April 2019 - The Rakes Hutton Roof
Several on show. This area, The Rakes and below seems to have its own little micro-climate because I have now found today that Minuartia verna (Spring Sandwort), Orchis Mascula (Early Purple Orchid and Allium ursinum (Ramsons) are in full flower and this could be up to a fortnight before anywhere else on the Roof.
Minuartia verna (Spring Sandwort)
Photo: 17th May 2018 - The Common
Minuartia verna (Spring Sandwort)
Photo: 22nd May 2012 - The Common
Photo: 22nd May 2012 - The Common
Minuartia verna (Spring Sandwort)
Photo: 22nd May 2012 The Common
Photo: 22nd May 2012 The Common
Minuartia verna (Spring Sandwort)
Minuartia verna (Spring Sandwort)
Photo: taken 22nd May 2012 Hutton Roof
The above shows a example of Minuartia verna (Spring Sandwort) growing on the sides of old anthills which is seen regular on Hutton Roof.
Photo: taken 22nd May 2012 Hutton Roof
The above shows a example of Minuartia verna (Spring Sandwort) growing on the sides of old anthills which is seen regular on Hutton Roof.