Viper's-bugloss, Silverlink Biodiversity Park, Shiremoor
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Viper's-bugloss, Silverlink Biodiversity Park, Shiremoor
Image: © Geoff Holland Taken: 29 Jun 2020
This plant, which is also known as snake flower and blue devil, is loved by insects of all kinds, especially bees, hoverflies and butterflies. It was once used as an anti-venom for bites from the spotted viper. These plants stand alongside the edge of an old waggonway which once carried coal from the local collieries down to the River Tyne. The waggonway is now a recreational route for walkers, cyclists and runners. The Biodiversity Park was created in 1996, on the site of a former rubbish tip, as part of a new business park development scheme. It was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 2005. For selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk
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Image Location
Latitude
55.023973
Longitude
-1.503349