Abstract
On Mull, two rare species were re-confirmed in the Tobermory area, several rarities were refound at Lochnameal and a survey of Bindweeds was undertaken. A number of rarities were refound and reported by regular contributors from Tiree, Coll and the small island of Gunna between them.
© Lynne Farrell
During several wet August days, I carried out a survey of Bindweeds, mainly found on waste areas around the villages, including Salen and Tobermory, of Mull. Calystegia silvatica (Large Bindweed) is the main species seen clambering over garden fences and hedges...
© Lynne Farrell
...more Calystegia silvatica (Large Bindweed)...
© Lynne Farrell
...with just one patch of pink Calystegia pulchra (Hairy Bindweed) near the Salen Hotel.
© Lynne Farrell
Wet conditions were also suitable for re-confirming the record for Hymenophyllum tunbrigense (Tunbridge Filmy-fern) on the west side of Mull near Penmore Mill.
© Lynne Farrell
Lysimachia vulgaris (Yellow Loosestrife) at Lochnameal south of Tobermory. Briza media (Quaking-grass) was also found in this area.
© Lynne Farrell
Carex aquatilis (Water Sedge) at Lochnameal, south of Tobermory, where it seems to have spread around the margins of the loch. Although no flowering spikes could be seen, vegetative specimens sent to BSBI sedge expert, Mike Porter, who confirmed its presence at the only known site in the vice-county.
© Lynne Farrell
Vaccinium oxycoccus (Cranberry) reconfirmed on Calve Island, off Tobermory, Mull - only the second location for the species in the vice-county.
© Lynne Farrell
Habitat of Vaccinium oxycoccus (Cranberry) on Calve Island, off Tobermory.
© Lynne Farrell
Umbilicus rupestris (Navelwort) on an old wall near Tobermory.
© John Bowler, RSPB Scotland
Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Crane's-bill) on the island of Gunna - recorded by John Bowler and Lucy Panizzon.
© John Bowler, RSPB Scotland
Arabis hirsuta (Hairy Rock-cress) on the island of Gunna - recorded by John Bowler and Lucy Panizzon.
© John Bowler, RSPB Scotland
Viola tricolor subsp. curtisii (Wild Pansy) on the island of Gunna - recorded by John Bowler and Lucy Panizzon.
© John Bowler, RSPB Scotland
Astragalus danicus (Purple Milk-vetch) recorded by John Bowler at its usual site on Ceann a’ Mhara, Tiree on 17 June 2021.
© Greg Smith, WildSmiths
Draba incana (Hoary Whitlow-grass) recorded by Greg Smith on Coll in 2021
© Greg Smith, WildSmiths
Lycopus europaeus (Gypsywort) recorded by Greg Smith on Coll in 2021
© Greg Smith, WildSmiths
Eriocaulon aquaticum (Pipewort) recorded by Greg Smith on Coll in 2021
© Greg Smith, WildSmiths
On Coll, Greg Smith confirmed that the population of Asplenium ceterach (Rustyback) was faring well and may even have spread.