Here we are in mid November but, unlike in the USA, we have yet to experience any of the winter weather that is usual for this time of year, and our mild weather is affecting what we can see in the woods at present. On any walk through the woodlands at this time you do not normally expect to see flowers in bloom, but ivy is an exception. While we are are familiar with them coating the ground or climbing walls and trees, when the plants have reached a sufficient size, and have access to some autumn sunshine, they produce clusters of simple yellowish flowers in late autumn. Although not attractive as flowers go they are an important source of nectar and pollen for a range of flies and other
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