'Wildflower Meadow', Holywell
Introduction
The photograph on this page of 'Wildflower Meadow', Holywell by Geoff Holland as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Geoff Holland Taken: 19 Jun 2020
A true wildflower meadow is an area of grass maintained by an annual hay cut. It is made up of perennial plants – species that grow and flower each year, re-appearing from their underground roots each spring. This one in Holywell was particularly impressive when I passed by. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk