I found this Mare's Tail in the Didsbury botanical gardens. Generally, the species are invasive and fast spreading. Though the example I found is quite sparse, it can be expected to form a densely packed foliage within its future. Their roots can grow up to 2m below ground, making them incredibly difficult to get rid of.
Despite all this, they can be quite visually endearing with their patterned texture, and can bring an added quality to water when planted in small ponds such as this one.
Despite all this, they can be quite visually endearing with their patterned texture, and can bring an added quality to water when planted in small ponds such as this one.
The example below is one I found in a deep trench-like container of water, just outside Dunham Massey, early April.
The environment is generally quite wild and unmaintained which further demonstrates Mare's tail's ability to self seed in even the most unlikely places.
The environment is generally quite wild and unmaintained which further demonstrates Mare's tail's ability to self seed in even the most unlikely places.
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