Lacy Phacelia by the Dunmow Road
Introduction
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Lacy Phacelia by the Dunmow Road
Image: © Glyn Baker Taken: 26 May 2020
This is a cover crop to prevent nutrients leaching away and soil erosion. It has the added bonus of attracting bees and other insects. Take a closer look at Image and read all about it at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phacelia_tanacetifolia
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Image Location
Latitude
51.767778
Longitude
0.286181