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Note : "Stace" indicates the page number of the plant in Stace 2nd Edition

In "Location", letters and figures relate to a grid used for recording purposes.

p = Previous (Historical) record; CC = Epping Forest Conservation Centre; EF = Flora of Essex (Jermyn); L1941 = Recorded by Gulielma Lister in her paper of 1941 (see here); PEM = Passmore Edwards Museum

HP = Heronry Pond; OW = Ornamental Water; PP = Perch Pond; SOM = Shoulder of Mutton Pond;

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Stace Species Common Name Location
11
Equisetum telmateia Great Horsetail p The Flora of Essex (Forster) "Wanstead"
20
Pteridium aquilinum Bracken N8 Bund; I6, a small amount by house fence, rear of Woodlands Ave, 1997; by Ornamental Waters below Warren Wood, 2007
22
Phyllitus scolopendrium Hart's-tongue Fern M6 on the brickwork of the Dell Bridge, 27 June 2007; 2 plants in 2008; Rear wall of house in Woodlands Ave. Wayleave 08/12/2008
24
Asplenium adiantium-nigrum Black Spleenwort Rear wall of house in Woodlands Ave. Wayleave 08/12/2008 (J.Charter)
27
Athyrium filix-femina Lady Fern p (EF: 41-87 Wanstead Park)
33
Dryopteris filix-mas Male Fern K7/L7 Chalet Wood 27/07/96; K8 K9 L8 L9, M6 east side of Dell Bridge, 09/08/96
35
Dryopteris borreri Golden-scaled Male Fern p (EF: 48 Wanstead Park)
35
Dryopteris dilatata Buckler Fern K7; L7 Chalet Wood; (CP: E2, two plants in Warren Wood by fence); M6 east side of Dell Bridge, and near the pump inlet 27/07/96
36
Azolla filiculoides Water Fern N8 M9 Ornamental Waters 01/01/85; Again in OW starting from a patch by the Dell Bridge in June 1995; not present in 1996; a small amount in OW on 21/5/2009
44
Cedrus libani Cedar of Lebanon M8 by OW; mature on Edwardian postcards; still present 2008
45
Pinus strobus Weymouth Pine L8 a tree at south edge of The Glade, near the top. Blown down in strong winds on 18 January 2007
45
Pinus sylvestris Scots Pine p (L.1941) L9 a tree on Lincoln Island - dead in 1991.
46
Sequoiadendron giganteum Wellingtonia L7 a small planted tree on The Plain. Still present 27/07/96 and in 2004
51
Taxus baccata Yew (L.1941) L7 L8; Notably in Warren Wood and by Grotto. About a dozen trees between the glade and the Temple. Still present 27/07/96
74
Nymphaea alba White Water-lily (L.1941) N7 in OW 09/08/8, still present in 2009
75
Nuphar lutea Yellow Water-lily (L.1941) M8 opposite the Grotto and on opposite bank of Canal; OW in M7,N7,N8, in 1996; introduced into Perch Pond L6, M6 in April 1996.
76
Ceratophyllum demersum Rigid Hornwort (L.1941) L10 Ornamental Waters near the pump house 31/07/77; N6 OW 27/07/96, 2008
82
Anemone nemorosa Wood Anemone (L.1941) (414875 CC) K8 patches along S. edge of track to lodges; K/L9 at north end of Warren Wood; by 1996 had increased tremendously over the last ten years - now to be found either side of the main footpath, and east; L8/9 edge of Warren Wood
88
Ranunculus bulbosus Bulbous Buttercup (L.1941) N7 Bund 1977; L7, 14/08/93
88
Ranunculus acris Meadow Buttercup (L.1941) K8
88
Ranunculus repens Creeping Buttercup (L.1941) N7 Bund 91; L8 in Glade 2008
90
Ranunculus flammula Lesser Spearwort p (PEM: JF.1838 Wanstead)
90
Ranunculus lingua Greater Spearwort I7 J6 SOM 1980/1981
90
Ranunculus sceleratus Celery-leaved Crowfoot (L.1941) M6 east end Perch Pond, until 15/08/96; N7 W. bank of OW; (Bund CP)
91
Ranunculus ficaria Lesser Celandine (L.1941) Common in Park including N7 Bund, K9 top of Glade
93
Ranunculus aquatilis Water Crowfoot p (L.1941)
93
Ranunculus peltatus Pond Water-Crowfoot Covering much of Heronry Pond from 06/05/77. Again 04/05/78. L6, a small amount at west end of Perch Pond at south edge of the peninsular 01/06/81; J6/K6/L6 plentiful in June 1996 in HP; M6 a small amount at SE edge of Perch Pond 09/08/96
95
Aquilegia spp. Columbine Particularly by southern arm of Ornamental Waters (2006)
101
Mahonia aquifolium Oregon Grape (EF: 48 Wanstead Park) L7 planted as part of Temple hedge 08/04/77. M6 just outside park fence by Perch Pond 16/04/79; still present and stems intruding into Park in 1996
102
Papaver somniferum Opium Poppy L7 disturbed ground (trench) 19/07/81
103
Papaver rhoeas Common Poppy L7 disturbed ground (trench) 19/07/81. By Northumberland Ave. in 1979 (CP); L7 on disturbed ground, 14/08/93
110
Fumaria officinalis Common Fumitory (CC: Reservoir Wood area, E. Lloyd) L7 Disturbed ground (trench) 19/07/81; L7 west side of the path leading from the kiosk to keeper's Lodge 1995-96; L6 disturbed ground (flower beds) by kiosk - ssp. Wirtgenii on 27/07/96
111
Platanus x hispanica London Plane (L.1941) N7 Bund; seedling by OW 30/05/06; some mature specimens particularly by tracks parallel with the Roding.
112
Ulmus glabra Wych Elm (L.1941) N6 a small tree 27/09/80; N7 just south of the Bund 04/07/76 - 08/06/91
114
Ulmus procera English Elm N7 south of the Bund 04/07/76
114
Ulmus x hollandica Dutch Elm I7, 7 mature trees in 1975, now dead; scattered small trees elsewhere
115
Ulmus minor ssp. minor Small-leaved Elm (East Anglian Elm) p (Hanson 1990, TQ413873); ? N6 between OW and Sewage works (check species)
116
Humulus lupulus Hop p (L.1941) Not found 1981
116
Cannabis sativa Hemp N7/8 Bund about 10 plants (planted) within pylon surround 23/10/79; N7/8 two planted specimens just east of pylon in Bund, July 1995
117
Urtica dioica Nettle (L.1941) N7 N8 Bund
119
Juglans regia Common Walnut I7 two trees in poor condition between SOM. and Heronry Pond in 1981; only one tree remained in January 1992; this was dead by 1995; L/M8 a young tree by OW 1995; L8/9 a young tree by OW opp cutting between Islands 1995
120
Fagus sylvatica Beech (L.1941) L6 a fine stand near park fence
120
Castanea sativa Sweet Chestnut (G.1862: "Near Wanstead Park", JF.) (L.1941) J6; 22/03/93 first plantings of the new double avenue across the northern edge of the Plain towards the Temple
122
Quercus cerris Turkey Oak N7 main track near east edge of Bund
122
Quercus ilex Holm Oak (CC: Near OW, E Lloyd) M6 one small tree by edge of Perch Pond among other plants
122
Quercus petraea Sessile Oak (L.1941) L7 a tree at extreme west end of old tree avenue across eastern side of Plain, near the Temple gardens; by Perch Pond; M/N7 a small tree by woody track at edge of Plain and Grove near the Temple Gardens. N7 - The Repton Oak, in Reservoir Wood, actually a group of about ten oaks planted after 1812.
123
Quercus robur Pedunculate Oak (L.1941) Various locations throughout the Park
123
Quercus x rosacea Hybrid Oak p (EF:, 4187 Wanstead Park)
123
Quercus rubra Red Oak p L7 a tree at west edge of Temple enclosure; cut down by Conservators in 1996
124
Betula pendula Silver Birch (L.1941) N8 Bund 1991
124
Betula x aurata Hybrid Birch L6 peninsula at west end of Perch Pond
124
Betula pubescens Downy Birch L6 peninsula at west end of Perch Pond; Reservoir Wood
126
Alnus glutinosa Alder (L.1941) M6 In Dell and by Perch Pond
127
Corylus avellana Hazel N6 north edge of OW (1994-96); I6 a shrubby sapling edge of wood south of SOM 27/10/96
127
Carpinus betulus Hornbeam (L.1941) Scattered through the park
139
Chenopodium rubrum Red Goosefoot (L.1941) A record from "by the Ornamental Waters - not in flower, 24/07/76"; in dried bed of Heronry Pond, 04/09/97
139
Chenopodium polyspermum Many-seeded Goosefoot (L.1941) M9, In disturbed ground, River Wood area, 19/11/8?; L7, disturbed ground 14/08/93
140
Chenopodium album Fat Hen (L.1941) (Bed of OW when dry, CP); L7, disturbed ground, 14/08/93
144
Atriplex prostrata Spear-leaved Orache (L.1941) Banks of Ornamental Water 24/07/76; I6 edge of Shoulder of Mutton; L7, disturbed ground, 14/08/93
152
Amaranthus spp. Amaranth N7 a number of plants in new soil laid to edge east bank of OW 13/09/98
160
Arenaria serpyllifolia ssp. leptoclados Lesser Thyme-leaved Sandwort L7, on disturbed ground of path leading towards Temple from south gate, 08/81
160
Moehringia trinervia Three-nerved Sandwort (L.1941) K7 in S.W. corner of Chalet Wood; L7 In Chalet Wood, a few yards SW of Sweet Chestnut, 05/81; L/M8 in wood by path east of mount, May 1995; Chalet Wood 07/05/2000
162
Stellaria media Common Chickweed (L.1941) Common
163
Stellaria graminea Lesser Stitchwort (PEM: JF 1838) (L.1941) K8 N7 I6 J6
165
Cerastium glomeratum Sticky Mouse-ear p (L 1941) (Not found 1981)
165
Cerastium fontanum ssp. holosteoides Common Mouse-ear (L.1941) (K9 common CP) L6; N7 south end of Bund 10/05/77
166
Myosoton aquaticum Water Chickweed (L.1941) N7 West bank of Roding 27/09/80; N8 O8 ditch around Whiskers Island 14/08/77; casual introduction at base of Sweet Chestnut plantings on Plain, 05/08/93
168
Sagina procumbens Procumbent Pearlwort (L.1941) Concrete banks of Heronry Pond 12/06/77; banks of Heronry Pond, 10/07/08
170
Illecebrum verticillatum Coral-necklace p (Bund Area E.Lloyd 1974, EF Conservation Centre record)
171
Spergula arvensis Corn Spurrey (Bund and O.W. areas, CP) L7 on track from south gate to Temple, on disturbed ground, 19/07/81
173
Spergularia rubra Sand-spurrey L6, bank of Heronry Pond near Kiosk; elsewhere on tracks around the Plain
176
Silene vulgaris Bladder Campion H/I6 A small patch growing right by garage at rear of Woodlands Ave; 25/06/95
176
Silene latifolia White Campion East edge of Bund 24/05/77; J6 by Northumberland Ave. 04/05/81
177
Saponaria officinalis Soapwort I6 by houses in Reservoir Wood 03/09/79; I6, rear of Woodlands Avenue, 31/07/08
177
Silene dioica Red Campion (L.1941) Common in woodland. N8 Bund 1991; L8 near mound 1996
177
Silene x hampeana Pink Hybrid Campion  
183
Persicaria amphibia Amphibious Bistort (L.1941) K7 in Heronry Pond between Island and bank; and generally distributed round banks; M6 east bank of Perch Pond 27/07/96
183
Persicaria maculosa Redshank (L.1941) Plentiful around lake-sides; L7, disturbed ground, 14/08/93; I6, I7 at west end of SOM 15/08/96
183
Persicaria lapathifolia Pale Persicaria (L.1941) H6 Reservoir Wood stream; K8 Warren Wood 31/7/80; N7 Bund 12/6/79
184
Persicaria hydropiper Water-pepper (L.1941) I6,I7 plentiful by S.O.M., 15/08/96; N8 Bund; banks of O.W.; east end of Heronry Pond 31/07/08
186
Polygonum aviculare Knotgrass (L.1941); L7, disturbed ground, 14/08/93
186
Polygonum arenastrum Small-leaved Knotgrass O7 east bank of Roding
187
Fallopia convolvulus Black Bindweed p (L.1941)
190
Rumex acetosella subsp. Acetosella Sheep's Sorrel (L.1941) K8 K9 Plain; N7 Bund area 1977
191
Rumex acetosa subsp. acetosa Common Sorrel (L.1941) K6 by Northumberland Ave; K7 park at bottom of Warren Road, east end of the Plain, 2008
194
Rumex conglomeratus Clustered Dock (L.1941) K8 Warren Road; K9 by side of path; N7 Bund 13/06/77
194
Rumex crispus Curled Dock (L.1941) N8 Bund, by Heronry Pond and elsewhere
195
Rumex sanguineus Red-veined Dock (L.1941) M6 extreme S.W. corner of Perch Pond 05/07/81
195
Rumex obtusifolius Broad-Leaved Dock (L.1941) N6/7 by Roding river-bank 10/05/77
196
Rumex palustris Marsh Dock (G.1862, "Basin in Wanstead Park", F.) (EF: 40-87 Wanstead Park, J.) I7 edge of SOM pond; I7, J6, K6 around edge of Heronry Pond 09/08/80;M6 E. end of Perch Pond 27/07/96; in dried bed of Heronry Pond 04/09/97
207
Hypericum perforatum Perforate St. John's Wort M8/9 east bank of Roding near allotments
210
Tilia x europaea (vulgaris) Common Lime Uncommon, in various locations
210
Tilia x euchlora Caucasian Lime A few trees by the Ornamental Waters below Warren Wood
212
Malva sylvestris Mallow N8 Bund in 1991
215
Alcea rosea Hollyhock J6 by Northumberland Ave. July 92; L6 in small flower bed south of kiosk, probably planted, May 1995
219
Viola sp. Garden Pansy One plant found in grass at North edge of Perch Pond, 1/6/77; L7 inside main gate of keeper's lodge, 23/08/81
220
Viola odorata Sweet Violet L9/10 a small patch in open woodland near OW 04/04/94; two patches L9/10 on 20/03/97; a large patch in Chalet Wood 30/03/09
220
Viola riviniana Common Dog Violet L8 North edge of Glade; L9/10, a small patch in open woodland near OW, 04/04/94
222
Viola arvensis Field Pansy (CP: L7 Keeper's Lodge gardens, 11/06/78). This record was included in published survey but may refer to Viola sp. (Garden Pansy) found on 23/08/81 - see Viola sp.; 05/08/93, casual intro. with chestnut plantings on Plain, L7. Many here on 06/06/98
223
Bryonia dioica White Bryony L6 Dell 27/5/80
226
Populus x canescens Grey Poplar (G.1862: Wanstead, F.) L7 in Chalet Wood 27/07/96
227
Populus x canadensis Hybrid Black Poplar I7, a tree near Reservoir Wood at west edge of Shoulder of Mutton pond, var. "serotina"
229
Populus candicans Balm of Gilead (EF: 48 Wanstead Park, also border edge by playing fields) I6 some trees near to the Woodlands Avenue track. Considerable damage to these occurred during the high winds of 1987
234
Salix alba White Willow (L.1941) N7, Bund, one tree just north of pylon enclosure.
234
Salix fragilis Crack Willow (L.1941) I6, J6 two by Heronry Pond; K6 by S.O.M.; L6 by Perch Pond
237
Salix caprea ssp. caprea Great Sallow N7 N8 Bund 1980
240
Salix cinerea subsp. Atrocinerea Common Sallow J6 by Heronry Pond; L7 in hollow south of keepers lodges 19/07/81; N7, N8 many trees in Bund
250
Sisymbrium officinale Hedge Mustard (L.1941) J6/K6 by Northumberland Ave 05/04/81; K8 Warren Wood (CP); L7 disturbed ground 19/07/81; Roding banks 18/06/76; N7 Bund 01/06/77
250
Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard (L.1941) Common, particularly on banks of Roding
252
Erysimum cheiranthoides Treacle Mustard p (L.1941)
255
Barbarea vulgaris Common Winter Cress (L.1941) 1975; Bund 02/05/77; L7 W. side of Chalet Wood near ditch 24/05/81
256
Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum Watercress N6 east bank of Roding near bridge, still present 29/06/96
256
Rorippa microphylla One-rowed Watercress At west end of Perch Pond on 21/04/09; may be the common watercress in Wanstead Park
257
Rorippa amphibia Great Yellow-cress (L.1941) (EF. 41-87/8 Wanstead Park, R. Roding; J. (CS); N6 bank of OW near the Dell 01/06/77; also in 1979; by western peninsular of Perch Pond, also along S. edge in July 1992 - seems to be flourishing
257
Rorippa palustris Marsh Yellow-cress (L.1941) J6 J7 west end of Heronry Pond 12/06/77 - 09/08/80
257
Rorippa sylvestris Creeping Yellow-cress (L.1941) (EF: 41-87, by lake CS) J7 W. end of Heronry Pond 31/5/81; M6 east end of Perch Pond 27/07/77; N7 Bund; by OW.; (some plants from HP were transferred to SOM I6 on 23/03/81. Preceding the proposed re-lining of Heronry Pond
258
Armoracia rusticana Horse Radish L7 by rear of Temple enclosure 19/07/81
259
Cardamine pratensis Cuckoo Flower (L.1941) K9 Warren Wood near Golf course 29/04/91; N7 banks of OW 02/05/77 - 05/91, 05/95; L8/9 opposite the channel between Rook Island and Lincoln Island by OW, May 1995-1996
259
Cardamine flexuosa Wavy Bitter-cress H6 by stream in Reservoir Wood 08/04/09
259
Cardamine hirsuta Hairy Bitter-cress K9 near gate to Golf course 02/04/77; N8 Bund 1991
262
Lunaria annua Honesty I6 near houses 08/05/79; J6 by Northumberland Ave. 08/04/77; M7 in the Grove near the Grotto 29/04/79
263
Lobularia maritima Sweet Alison H6 by house fence 03/09/79
267
Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd's Purse (L.1941) N8 Bund; disturbed ground and path edges elsewhere.
268
Thlaspi arvense Common Field Pennycress N7 a plant in new soil laid at east bank of OW 13/09/98
272
Lepidium draba Hoary Cress N7 or N8 Bund 16/05/77; K6 by Northumberland Avenue
273
Coronopus didymus Lesser Swine-cress 05/08/93, casual introduction at base of chestnut plantings on Plain, L7
275
Brassica oleracea Cabbage Roding bank 18/06/76; Dell 08/04/77
275
Brassica rapa subsp. campestris Turnip L/M4 Roding Bank 01/06/81 var. sylvestris (Bargeman's Cabbage)
280
Raphanus raphanistrum ssp. raphanistrum Wild Radish A plant in disturbed soil SE of Kiosk, 21/05/2008
281
Reseda luteola Weld L/M8, two plants at north edge of Glade 02/06/96; L6 one plant by track North of Perch Pond near kiosk 04/08/96
285
Rhododendron ponticum Purple Rhododendron (L.1941) (EF: Wanstead Park) L8, Warren Wood; M7 N7 the Grove
288
Calluna vulgaris Heather p (EF: 41-87 Wanstead Park.) Not found in 1981
297
Primula veris Cowslip M/N8, a single plant near the canal on 08/05/07 - still present 2008
299
Cyclamen hederifolium Sowbread M8 in open woodland just N.E. of path, opp. Engine House Island 09/95 - in leaf and flower 05/10/95; N6 south side of the weir of the OW 13/09/98
300
Lysimachia nummmularia Creeping Jenny p (L.1941) Not found 1981
300
Lysimachia vulgaris Yellow Loosestrife (G.1862: Wanstead, WL) (L.1941) L6 west end of Perch Pond, 09/08/80 - 09/08/96; M6 in Dell; south edge and east end of Perch Pond 09/08/96; M/N7 banks of lake near Grotto
300
Lysimachia punctata Dotted Loosestrife (EF: 48 Wanstead Park, naturalised by lake; J.) H6 in Reservoir Wood near to SOM 25/07/77
301
Anagallis arvensis Scarlet Pimpernel (L.1941) L7 on freshly dug ground (pipe laying) S.W. of Temple 19/07/81; (L8 or L9, by OW at edge of Warren Wood. CP); L7 disturbed ground 14/08/93; July 1996; June 1998 at base of sweet chestnuts; L/M7, east of Lodge grounds 19/07/07
303
Philadelphus coronarius Mock Orange M7 a specimen near the Grotto 07/09/79, in flower 03/06/81; cut down in June 2002, but has since regenerated. In flower in 2007 and 2008
306
Ribes rubrum Red Currant p (L.1941)
306
Ribes alpinum? Mountain Currant? M8, M9 by path bordering OW, 18/04/93
306
Ribes uva-crispa Gooseberry p (EF: 41-87 Wanstead Park) (CC: E. Lloyd) Not found 1981
307
Crassula helmsii New Zealand Pigmyweed J6,K6,K7 in Heronry Pond July 1996
329
Filipendula ulmaria Meadow-sweet (L.1941) M8/9 bank of O.W. 31/7/77; N7 Bund 05/07/81; N8 Bund
330
Rubus
p (Wanstead Park, F.; The Flora of Essex 1862)
334
Rubus idaeus Raspberry K8 by track in Warren Wood; N8 Bund 12/08/79 + by track opp. Rook Island
335
Rubus sect. Glandulosus Bramble (G.1862, R. rubiginosa F) (L.1941, R. caesius, R. ulmifolius) N7 + N8 Bund 1980
335
Rubus laciniatus Cut-leaved Bramble G6 near Blake Hall Road; H6 bank of stream; H7 Reservoir Wood 27/10/96; K9 near Golf Course fence; L6 west end of Perch Pond, near kiosk; N8 in Bund; east bank of Roding 08/07/08
340
Rubus caesius Dewberry p (L.1941)
344
Potentilla reptans Creeping Cinquefoil (L.1941) N7 Bund 19/07/81-1991
344
Potentilla erecta Tormentil (L.1941) K8 top of Glade 01/08/77
344
Potentilla anglica Trailing Tormentil p (L.1941)
346
Geum urbanum Herb Bennet (L.1941) Bund N7 N8 91
357
Rosa sp. Garden Rose K/L8, long-established near top of Glade on south side
358
Rosa arvensis Field Rose M9 Roding bank
361
Rosa canina Dog Rose (L.1941) N7 Bund, N8 by canal 07/06/81
365
Prunus spinosa Blackthorn (L.1941) K7 on island of Heronry Pond
365
Prunus domestica subsp. domestica Plum N6 at least two shrubby trees on either side of the bridge at west end of OW; M8 a tree by path by OW 18/04/93
365
Prunus avium Wild Cherry L9 by OW; M6 south side of Dell; M6 a few trees at E. end of Perch Pond; M8 a few trees on Rook Island; N7 by OW; N8 Bund 1991
367
Prunus padus Bird Cherry (CC: River Wood area, E. Lloyd) N8 a shrub near west end of Canal, slightly to the south by main track 29/04/81- cut down prior to 2004; two trees north of Canal on bank of Roding, 24/05/81
367
Prunus laurocerasus Cherry Laurel L6, planted, near Kiosk
368
Chaenomeles speciosa Chinese Quince K8/9, Warren Road track, west side. 20/03/93 in flower. Edge of River Wood near OW, 12/03/07
369
Malus sp. Apple J6 west end of Heronry Pond; K7 in Park near bottom of Warren Rd. track.; N6 on embankment near entrance to SW opp. Dell Bridge (Crab) 09/01/05
369
Pyrus communis Pear H6 a single twisted tree on a mound in Reservoir Wood; H/I7; N7 north edge of grass area in Bund 1991, 2004
370
Sorbus aucuparia Rowan H7 an 18in. sapling near golf course fence in Reservoir Wood 18/08/80; L9 sapling in Warren Wood at edge of path above OW, 01/09/80; N6, O6
371
Sorbus intermedia agg. Swedish Whitebeam N8 Bund, a sturdy sapling in N.E. corner of H7 in grassland; M6 north edge of Dell, 08/07/08
374
Sorbus aria Whitebeam N6; N8 Bund 1991
389
Cotoneaster integrifolius Small-Leaved Cotoneaster ? N7/8 In the Bund, well established and flowering on 23/05/81
390
Cotoneaster horizontals Wall Cotoneaster L/M8 at the S. side of the Glade, 09/06/2008
396
Crataegus coccinioides Large-flowered Cockspur Thorn N7 two trees by edge of OW 19/11/80, since cut down; one regenerated well - in fruit 30/09/95; single tree north edge of east end of Canal in 1980 also cut down; M/N7, a good tree S. of the Dell Bridge 1992-2007. L10 S. of Pump House
397
Crataegus laevigata Midland Hawthorn (L.1941) N8, a fine specimen near Bund, halfway along Canal, 2006
397
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn (L.1941) Common, including N7 Bund 91
397
Crataegus x media Hybrid Hawthorn N7/8, edge of Bund area, opposite Grotto
401
Robinia pseudoacacia Locust Tree (EF: 48 Wanstead Park) M6, N6; a few trees
402
Galega officinalis Goat's-rue M9, east bank of Roding 15/08/77
406
Lotus corniculatus Bird's-foot-trefoil (L.1941) M7 east end of Plain; and other grassy areas; M6 east bank of Perch Pond, 27/07/96
407
Lotus pedunculatus Large Birdsfoot-trefoil M6 east bank of Perch Pond, 27/07/96
408
Ornithopus perpusillus Birdsfoot L7, on the Temple mound, 2007, flowering May 2008
411
Vicia cracca Tufted Vetch (L.1941) N7 Bund 7/8/76,27/07/77; N8 Bund 1980; K8 Warren Rd. track W. side 09/08/92
412
Vicia hirsuta Hairy Tare N7 N8 (Bund) 23/05/76; 01/06/77
412
Vicia tetrasperma Smooth Tare N7 Bund 1/6/77; N8 1980; on the Plain, June 2008
412
Vicia sativa Common Vetch J6 K6 by Northumberland Ave.; N7 Bund 23/05/76; Glade
414
Lathyrus pratensis Meadow Vetchling (L.1941) K/L8 top of Glade 11/07/76; L8 banks of OW; M7 east end of Plain; N7 Bund 08/07/79 - !991
415
Lathyrus latifolius Broad-Leaved Pea (CC: West? edge of OW, E. Lloyd) L9 by OW, 09/08/81; by OW 20/09/05
415
Lathyrus nissolia Grass Vetchling (R.E.Howlett/CP: One plant between Ornamental Water and Warren Wood); Found in 2008 when numbers were in flower at top of Glade, L8 17/06/08
420
Medicago lupulina Black Medick L7; N7 Bund in 1977; L7, disturbed ground, 14/08/93
421
Medicago sativa ssp. sativa Lucerne M/N8/9 Roding river bank, particularly near allotments; N8 near Whiskers Island 14/08/77
423
Medicago arabica Spotted Medick M6 in grassland adjacent to park near Perch Pond, June 1991
425
Trifolium repens White Clover (L.1941) N7 Bund 91; L7, disturbed ground, 14/08/93
425
Trifolium hybridum Alsike Clover p (L.1941)
427
Trifolium dubium Lesser Yellow Trefoil (L.1941) N7 Bund 18/08/91
427
Trifolium pratense Red Clover (L.1941) J6 by Northumberland Ave.; K7 grass at bottom of Warren Rd. track 24/07/77; N7 Bund in 1991
431
Trifolium subterraneum Subterranean Trefoil p (Wanstead Park, Foster., The Flora of Essex 1862)
432
Lupinus sp. (polyphyllus) Lupin p (EF: 48 Wanstead, waste ground near Park)
432
Laburnum anagyroides Common Laburnum K6 in grass by Heronry Pond/Northumberland Ave. A tree 4ft. high perhaps recently planted on 04/05/81
435
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius Broom (L.1941) I6 one small patch N. of car park; M/N8 by Roding; L/M6 on Plain 27/07/96; H/I7 20/12/04
436
Ulex europaeus Gorse (L.1941) A few bushes around Shoulder of Mutton and Heronry Ponds; M6 seedlings by east bank of Perch Pond 09/08/96
439
Myriophyllum spicatum Spiked Water-milfoil L10 in OW near pump house 07/04/80
439
Myriophyllum alterniflorum Alternate-flowered Water-milfoil p (L.1941)
440
Lythrum salicaria Purple Loosestrife (L.1941) L9 M9 and elsewhere by OW N7 by Roding(15/08/96); N8 The Bund 12/07/92; I6 just one plant at west end of SOM 15/08/96
440
Lythrum portula Water Purslane L6 in mud at west end of Perch Pond 01/07/77
444
Epilobium hirsutum Great Willow-herb (L.1941) N7 the Bund 12/07/92; L6 east end of Perch Pond 09/08/96
446
Epilobium montanum Broad-Leaved Willow-herb N7 Bund 04/07/77
446
Epilobium tetragonum Square-stemmed Willow-herb Concrete banks of Heronry Pond 23/06/77;
446
Epilobium lanceolatum Spear-leaved Willow-herb p (L.1941)
447
Epilobium ciliatum American Willow-herb G6 by wall
447
Epilobium roseum Small Flowered Willow-herb (CC: Bund area, E. Lloyd) M7 bare ground nr. Grotto after tree felling on 13/08/80
448
Chamerion angustifolium Rosebay Willow-herb (L.1941) K8 K9 Warren Wood 1978; M7 Grove 1978; N7 Bund 1991
452
Circaea lutetiana Enchanter's Nightshade (L.1941) (CC: Wanstead Park, KA) G6 H6 nr. stream in Reservoir Wood; L8 L9 Warren wood 14/08/77; N7 west slope of the Bund July 1995
453
Cornus sp. Dogwood M9 a single plant right at the edge of OW opp. north edge of fortifications, 18/04/93
454
Aucuba japonica Spotted Laurel p L7 planted as part of hedge around Temple on south side. Now removed.
456
Ilex aquifolium Holly (L.1941)
457
Mercurialis perennis Dog's Mercury (L.1941) Warren Wood 01/04/77
461
Euphorbia helioscopia Sun Spurge L7 disturbed ground on track S.W. from Temple 19/07/81; by lower arm of OW, 10/10/04
461
Euphorbia lathyris Caper Spurge I6 outcast in ditch at rear of Woodlands Ave wayleave 05/02/05 (ph 1437)
461
Euphorbia peplus Petty Spurge (L.1941) not often found - L7 at base of Temple 12/04/09
468
Aesculus hippocastanum Horse Chestnut (L.1941)
470
Acer platanoides Norway Maple (EF: 48 Wanstead Park) I/J 6/7 one sapling amongst hawthorns
470
Acer campestre Field Maple N7 Bund 91
470
Acer pseudoplatanus Sycamore (L.1941) Common; including N7 N8
470
Acer saccharinum Silver Maple L8 bank of Warren Wood near OW, (Pete Saunders 27/06/96)
471
Ailanthus altissima Tree of Heaven K8 top of Glade near fence 12/08/79, 27/6/96, 21/04/09
475
Oxalis acetosella Wood Sorrel p (Warren Wood 1975 CP)
479
Geranium x oxonianium Druce's Cranesbill L7, a patch at SE corner of Chalet Wood, 14/07/07; still present 10/07/08
479
Geranium molle Dove's-foot Cranesbill  
480
Geranium pratense Meadow Cranesbill East bank of Roding. 15/8/76, M9 on 27/07/77
480
Geranium dissectum Cut Leaved Cranesbill N7 Bund 2/6/77
482
Geranium lucidum Shining Cranesbill K6 bank of a bay in Heronry Pond - an established garden outcast May 92; still present 1997
482
Geranium robertianum Herb Robert (PEM: JF 1838) I6 by house fence 05/05/81; I7
489
Impatiens glandulifera Himalayan Balsam N7 east bank of OW, two plants 19/07/81
490
Hedera helix subsp. helix Ivy (L.1941) Common in many locations throughout Park
497
Hydrocotyle ranunculoides Floating Pennywort M9 In Roding July 1995; M7 growing in mud at east bank of Roding 24/08/96; At east end of Heronry Pond - a patch about 2 metres across right by the outflow from SOM 27/09/04
501
Anthriscus sylvestris Cow Parsley (L.1941) N7 Bund 1991
502
Conopodium majus Pignut J6 in grass north of car park; J7 in grass north of Heronry Pond; M7 east end of Plain; in 1998 found nearer to L7
502
Smyrnium olusatrum Alexanders K9 near Golf Course 1991; K8 just outside of park fence by track; K8 some small plants inside park fence on 31/10/04
504
Berula erecta Lesser Water Parsnip N/O8 in ditch around Whiskers Island 27/07/77
504
Aegopodium podagraria Ground Elder (L.1941) H6 bank of ditch in Reservoir Wood 05/05/81; I6 start of Woodland Avenue track 28/04/81
504
Pimpinella saxifraga Burnet Saxifrage M7 east edge of Plain 13/08/80
506
Foeniculum vulgare Fennel L7 some plants to east of keepers Lodge gardens - also in gardens 23/08/81
506
Oenanthe aquatica Fine-leaved Water-Dropwort p (L.1941)
507
Conium maculatum Hemlock N7 west bank of Roding 13/06/77; N7 east side of O.W., a plant 8 ft. high 06/91
511
Apium nodiflorum Fool's Watercress (L.1941) (EF: "4187 Wanstead Park, by ponds" CC. [var. ochreatum]) H6, one plant in (dry) ditch in Reservoir Wood 1980; J/K6 many plants in HP 09/08/80; M/N6 each side of Dell Bridge 05/07/81
512
Sison amomum Stone Parsley N/O6 by NE corner of Roding bridge 27/07/96; M9 east bank of Roding 24/08/96
514
Angelica sylvestris Wild Angelica (L.1941) (CC: Bund area, L.Lloyd) N7 Bund on Pylon enclosure 24/8/80
515
Heracleum sphondylium Hogweed (L.1941) Banks of Roding; N7 Bund 1991
517
Torilis japonica Hedge Parsley p (L.1941)
518
Daucus carota Wild Carrot N7 N8 Bund
525
Vinca major Greater Periwinkle L7, near the fence at south side of Lodge gardens
531
Solanum dulcamara Bittersweet (L.1941) Scattered throughout the Park
531
Solanum nigrum Black Nightshade (L.1941) K7 Island of Heronry Pond, 28/8/77; L8 edge of track from Temple, 12/08/79; N7/8 in the Bund 12/07/92; L7 disturbed ground, 14/08/93
532
Solanum tuberosum Potato N7 some plants in new soil laid at E. edge of OW 13/09/98
532
Datura stramonium Thorn Apple L7 north of Keepers Lodge, appeared planted 30/09/95; not present 1996
534
Convolvulus arvensis Field Bindweed (L.1941) L7 rough grassland in park at bottom of Warren Road track; M7 east end of Plain
535
Calystegia sepium Hedge Bindweed (L.1941) Roding River bank 27/07/77; east bank of Roding 08/07/08
535
Calystegia silvatica Great Bindweed I6 Reservoir Wood near to S.O.M.
538
Nymphoides peltata Fringed Water Lily L9 north end of O.W., 1981; N6 N7 south end of O.W., 24/8/80; N8 Canal, prior to 1980. Has spread rapidly through the Park waters since just prior to 1980. However in 1992 it did not seem as abundant as in previous years. OW July 1996
542
Echium vulgare Viper's Bugloss M7 North edge of the Plain on disturbed ground where rubbish skip used to be 22/06/96; no longer present in 2003
545
Symphytum officinale Common Comfrey (L.1941) N7 Bund 1980-1992
548
Pentaglottis sempervirens Green Alkanet H6/7 one plant in N.-S. ditch in Reservoir Wood 1977-24/5/81; H6 many plants at edge of woodland near houses in May 1992; L6 by fence of Northumberland Ave. on 05/12/92; N7, plentiful along east bank of lower arm of OW; 10/10/04
548
Borago officinalis Borage N7 a number of plants in new soil laid to edge E. bank of OW 13/09/98
550
Myosotis scorpioides Water Forget-me-not (L.1941) L6 west end of Perch Pond; M6 The Dell 01/07/77 - 09/08/96 and east end of Perch Pond 09/08/96
551
Myosotis sylvatica Wood Forget-me-not I6 on ditch bank by Woodlands Ave. track, 5/5/81; K8 north end of Warren Wood 07/05/77
551
Myosotis arvensis Common Forget-me-not L7 on ground disturbed by pipe laying S.W. of Temple 9/8/81
559
Stachys sylvatica Hedge Woundwort (L.1941) N8 in Bund and by OW.
559
Stachys palustris Marsh Woundwort N7 on side of W. bank of river 27/07/96
559
Ballota nigra ssp. foetida Black Horehound (L.1941) J6 west end of HP; L7 28/6/81; L8 between Warren Wood and OW 24/07/77; L9 16/08/79
560
Lamium album White Dead-nettle (L.1941) Abundant between OW and Roding River bank
562
Lamium purpureum Red Dead-nettle (L.1941) L7, disturbed ground, 14/08/93; L6, by small gate near Northumberland Avenue; 10/10/04
560
Lamiastrum galeobdolon Yellow Archangel H6 edge of Reservoir Wood, outcast from houses 03/09/79, still present in 2008
562
Lamium amplexicaule Henbit N7 Bund 24/5/81
563
Galeopsis tetrahit agg. Common Hemp-nettle (L.1941) K7 Chalet Wood 31/07/80; L7 disturbed ground 23/08/81; M7 The Grove east of Lodges, 12/07/92; I6 near Balsam Poplars 17/07/92
564
Scutellaria galericulata Skullcap (L.1941) M8 east bank opposite engine island 12/7/92, plentiful growing out of boards near the Grotto on 03/08/98, also 05/10/04; N7 in the Bund 1980; N7 west bank of OW 29/06/96
564
Teucrium scorodonia Wood Sage p (L.1941) Not found 1981; (CC: E. Lloyd, Chalet Wood area)
566
Glechoma hederacea Ground Ivy (L.1941) N7 91; fairly common elsewhere
567
Prunella vulgaris Self-Heal p (L.1941)
567
Melissa officinalis Lemon Balm by southern arm of the Ornamental Waters15/5/09
571
Lycopus europaeus Gipsy-wort (L.1941) L6 E. end of Heronry Pond; N6 near fortifications; and elsewhere around OW; M6 east end of Perch Pond 27/07/96
574
Mentha aquatica Water Mint (CC: Heronry Pond, E. Lloyd) I6 SOM 17/07/92; L6 west end of Perch Pond 31/08/92; M7 by Grotto, and elsewhere around the OW.; I6/7 SOM July 1996; M6 east end of Perch Pond 09/08/96
582
Callitriche [brutia] Narrow-leaved Water Starwort ? L6 Heronry Pond July 1981 (sample on slide); I7 Shoulder of Mutton Pond (CP)
582
Callitriche platycarpa Water Starwort (L.1941) L6 west end of Perch Pond 25/05/81
583
Plantago coronopus Buck's-horn Plantain L6,L7,M6,M7, various locations on gravelly tracks
583
Plantago major Greater Plantain (L.1941) N7 Bund 91; L7, disturbed ground, 14/08/93
584
Plantago lanceolata Ribwort Plantain (L.1941) N7 N8 Bund 91; L7, disturbed ground, 14/08/93
585
Buddleja davidii Buddleia K7 sapling at south west end of Chalet Wood
586
Fraxinus excelsior Ash (L.1941) L8 W. edge of Glade
587
Ligustrum vulgare Common Privet (L.1941) N8 north end of Bund, on bank 19/07/81
587
Syringa vulgaris Lilac I6, a small tree by Woodlands Ave. Track 05/05/81-2008; planted by Kiosk.
592
Verbascum nigrum Dark Mullein L7 one plant in rough grass near east fence of Keepers Lodge gardens, 23/08/81
593
Scrophularia nodosa Common Figwort (L.1941) K/L 8/9 slope of Warren Wood towards O.W. 14/09/79; L7 by track under Rhododendrons opp. large chestnut, 16/08/79; M9 east bank of Roding, 15/08/76; N8 in the Bund in 1991; East bank of Perch Pond, June 2008
599
Linaria vulgaris Common Toadflax N7, on east bank of lower arm of OW
599
Linaria purpurea Purple Toadflax L6, A single plant growing by Northumberland Ave. pavement, by park fence, 11/10/92; I7, W. side of SoM, 30/5/08
600
Digitalis purpurea Foxglove H6 by stream 1980; I7 by golf course fence; K7/8 boundary path by Chalet Wood, 03/06/81; L8 opp. Chestnut; N6 by sewage works fence; M7 the Grove
602
Veronica serpyllifolia Thyme-leaved Speedwell [N7 1976, included in survey but not found since]
603
Veronica chamaedrys Germander Speedwell I6 grass north of car park, 08/05/81; K8 edge of Chalet Wood by path, 28/05/80;N7 in Bund 1991
605
Veronica hederifolia Ivy Speedwell (L.1941) I/J6 car park clearing by Northumberland Ave., 08/05/79; L/M8 lower end of Glade east side.
605
Veronica persica Common Field Speedwell L7 disturbed ground 19/07/81; L7, disturbed ground, 14/08/93;
639
Campanula persicifolia Peach-leaved Bellflower M6 on N. side of Woodlands Avenue wayleave track 24/05/98
640
Campanula rotundifolia Harebell (L.1941) K8 established group near path at top of glade, 1980+. Not seen in 1992, when grass was mown; L7 three patches on Plain north of Heronry Pond; Fine in 1992; G6 west end of Reservoir Wood; L7 North bank of Temple Hill in 2004
647
Galium verum Lady's Bedstraw (L.1941) K8 top end of Glade, one patch 11/07/81, two good patches 12/07/92; three good patches July 1995; K/L7 on the Plain 09/08/92; N7 Bund in 1991; M/N8 on E. side of River Roding on the embankment 24/08/96;
649
Galium saxatile Heath Bedstraw (EF: 41-87) (CC: Chalet/Warren Wood area; Reservoir Wood/ Heronry Pond area, E. Lloyd) J6 one patch in grassland 50yds NE of car park 26/08/81;L7 in the Temple grounds, June 2008; M6 east end of Plain 17/06/08
649
Galium aparine Cleavers (L.1941) N7 Bund; abundant in Park
651
Sambucus nigra Elder (L.1941) N7 Bund
651
Viburnum opulus Guelder Rose N7 one shrub on west side of OW 03/06/81 - 1996
652
Viburnum tinus Lauristinus K8 within Warren Avenue track - a shrub adjacent to the park fence - a few flowers on 01/01/05
652
Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry G6 east end of Reservoir Wood 18/08/79; I6, plentiful near wayleave in line with SW corner of SOM, 05/02/05 (ph1432)
656
Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle L6 by path at edge of Perch Pond opp. small gate 09/08/96
656
Lonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle (L.1941) H6 ditch side in Reservoir Wood; I5 east end of Long Wood; I5 east end of Long Wood; I6 north side of hawthorn. Red flowered, 1992; J6 opp. 26 Northumberland Ave.; L7 lodge gardens;
661
Dipsacus fullonum Wild Teasel H/I6, S.W. corner of Shoulder of Mutton, 28/06/81
662
Succisa pratensis Devil's-bit Scabious p (L.1941)
674
Arctium minus Lesser Burdock (L.1941) K7 at bottom of Warren Road track, 01/08/77; L7 east of Lodge gates, 23/08/81; N7 subsp. nemerosa pointed out by Rodney Burton on E. bank of Roding N. of bridge, 27/07/96
675
Cardus crispus subsp. multiflorus Welted Thistle Bund and by Roding river bank
676
Cirsium vulgare Spear Thistle (L.1941) N8 Bund 1991; between Warren Wood and OW; L7, disturbed ground 14/08/93
678
Cirsium arvense Creeping Thistle (L.1941: 48 Wanstead Park = var.setosum) N7 & N8 Bund; L7, disturbed ground, 14/08/93
681
Centaurea montana Perennial Cornflower H6 or I6, track at rear of Woodlands Ave. Two plants (outcast) 25/06/77
683
Centaurea nigra Black Knapweed (L.1941) K8 top of glade; also Roding bank
684
Lapsana communis subsp. communis Nipplewort (L.1941) L9/10, one plant near houses on east bank of River, 27/07/77; M8 one plant by track on W. bank of Roding, 08/07/79; N7/8 in the Bund 12/07/92
686
Hypochaeris radicata Common Cat's-ear (L.1941) J7, in grass north of Heronry Pond; M6/7 east end of plain; N8 in the Bund 01/07/77- 12/07/92
687
Leontodon autumnalis Autumn Hawkbit p (L.1941) Not found in 1981
688
Picris echioides Bristly Ox-tongue (L.1941) N7/N8 Bund 1976; M6 Dell, 24/07/77; Banks of Heronry Pond 24/07/77; L7 on disturbed ground, 14/08/93
688
Picris hieracioides Hawkweed Ox-tongue L/M6, by footpath on south side of Perch Pond, 01/07/77
688
Tragopogan pratensis subsp. minor Goat's-beard (L.1941, var. minor) I6/7; J6 in grassland; K/L7 many at west end of the Plain; M6/7 plentiful at east end of the Plain; N7 in the Bund in 1991
689
Sonchus arvensis Corn Sow-thistle N7 a few plants west side of pylon enclosure 1980; M6 east bank of Perch Pond, 27/07/96
690
Sonchus oleraceus Smooth Sow-thistle (L.1941) N8 in the Bund near to the Canal, 24/05/77; K/L7, edge of Plain near Chalet Wood, 31/10/04
690
Sonchus asper Prickly Sow-thistle N6/7 by OW near weir, one plant, 06/91; N7 Bund, 01/07/77; L6 by Heronry Pond 28/04/09
690
Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce Bund 27/7/77
698
Taraxacum sect. Ruderalia Dandelion (L.1941) N7 Bund 1991
698
Taraxacum sect. Erythrosperma Lesser Dandelion L8 edge of Glade 4/92; On the Plain, 15/04/77
699
Crepis vesicaria Beaked Hawk's-beard (L.1941 as ssp. taraxacifolia) N7 west end of Bund, 08/07/79
699
Crepis capillaris Smooth Hawk's-beard (L.1941) ]N7 or N8 Bund 1976; banks of Heronry pond, 24/07/77; K9
702
Pilosella officinarum Mouse-ear Hawkweed (L.1941) M7 east end of the Plain, 12/06/77; 05/06/96
705
Hieracium umbellatum subsp. umbelattum Leafy Hawkweed H7 Reservoir Wood near golf course, 18/08/80; L8, bank of OW, 01/09/80; N7 or N8 in the Bund
715
Gnaphalium uliginosum Marsh Cudweed J6 K6 L6 south edge of Heronry Pond 09/08/80; L7 disturbed ground 09/08/81; North edge of Heronry Pond, 10/07/08
718
Pulicaria dysentrica Fleabane (JAC: M6 a few plants at east end of Perch Pond near overflow, growing through concrete bank, 18/09/92) M6 02/10/92 - still present in 2008
719
Solidago canadensis Canadian Golden Rod L9, (S.W. corner of square) one plant in vegetation at edge of lake; N7 or N8 a small clump in the Bund
720
Aster sp. Michaelmas Daisy H6 Reservoir Wood; K9 Warren Wood; L6 & K7 a few patches growing from the concrete side of HP Sept. 1995; N8 Bund; M6 east end of Perch Pond 25/07/07
725
Conyza canadensis Canadian Fleabane (L.1941) J6 J7 concrete banks of Heronry Pond; K9 Warren Wood, 20/12/04
728
Bellis perennis Daisy (L.1941) L8 the Glade; N7 Bund; K/L/9/10, by Redbridge Golf Course. L7 one on the Plain S. of Temple, 21/06/08. Uncommon in the Park
728
Tanacetum parthenium Feverfew N6, by a tree near Roding Bridge 08/07/92
729
Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort (L.1941) I6; K6 by Northumberland Ave., 04/05/81; N7 & N8 The Bund 1991 - 12/07/92; L7 disturbed ground, 14/08/93
732
Chamaemelum nobile Camomile p (L.1941)
732
Achillea ptarmica Sneezewort M9/L10, A double-flowered form by east bank of Roding, 27/07/77, 24/09/98
732
Achillea millefolium Yarrow (L.1941) N7 Bund 1991; the Plain 2008
733
Anthemis cotula Stinking Mayweed p (L.1941)
735
Leucanthemum vulgare Ox-eye Daisy J7 north side of Heronry Pond, 31/05/81; M/N9 near allotments on east bank of Roding
735
Leucanthemum x superbum Shasta Daisy K8 top of glade, a patch of five flowers, 12/08/79
736
Matricaria recutita Scented Mayweed (L.1941) L7 disturbed track, 19/07/81; Roding banks elsewhere
736
Matricaria discoidea Pineapple Mayweed (L.1941) K6 by Northumberland Ave. 04/05/81; N8 Bund, 1991
736
Tripleurospermum inodorum Scentless Mayweed (L.1941) Grass by Roding bank; L7, disturbed ground, 14/08/93
737
Cotula coronopifolia Buttonweed O6/7 In mud at east bank of Roding near Roding Bridge 12/06/96; August 1997
740
Senecio jacobaea Common Ragwort (L.1941) L8; N7 bund,12/08/74 - 07/08/76
740
Senecio squalidus Oxford Ragwort Common
740
Senecio vulgaris Groundsel (L.1941) N7 Bund 1991; Common elsewhere
742
Senecio viscosus Stinking Groundsel p (L.1941) Not found in 1981
746
Tussilago farfara Colt's-foot (L.1941) I7, east bank of SOM; M6, east bank of Perch Pond, 17/02/93; M7 near Grotto; N7 Bund
747
Petasites hybridus Butterbur p (L.1941)
748
Ambrosia artemisiifolia Ragweed K7/8, Chalet Wood, a single plant 01/09/04
751
Helianthus annuus Sunflower L8 a plant on the mound in Warren Wood, 12/08/78; in bomb crater by Chalet Wood 01/09/04
754
Bidens tripartita Trifid Bur-marigold (L.1941) (CC: Bund area, L.Lloyd) J6 Heronry Pond
754
Bidens cernua Nodding Bur-marigold (L.1941) I6 & I7 S.W. corner of Shoulder of Mutton pond, 01/09/80; E. & W. margins of SoM in Sept. 1997; L6 abundant by W. end of Perch Pond 31/08/92; N6 W. end of Perch Pond 13/09/81
757
Eupatorium cannabinum Hemp Agrimony p (L.1941)
758
Butomus umbellatus Flowering Rush p (L.1941) L6 SE edge of Heronry Pond 25/07/96, during prolonged dried-up state. Not seen since.
759
Sagittaria sagittifolia Arrow-head (L.1941) (EF: 48,49 River Roding) N6 in Roding on east side near to bridge, 27/07/77; previously recorded in 1976; still present in 2009
760
Alisma plantago-aquatica Common Water Plantain (L.1941) I6, in Shoulder of Mutton Pond, 09/08/80; L6, one plant NE edge of Heronry Pond on 11/07/81 (prior to re-lining scheme); L10, OW., 08/07/79; M9 in OW opp. The Fortifications, 31/07/77
760
Alisma lanceolatum Narrow-leaved Water Plantain (G.1862: "Lake near Wanstead" F.) N6, in Roding near footbridge, 27/07/77; L6, 12/07/92; I6 - a possible record from SOM, 09/08/80 - check species; N6 in Roding near bridge 29/06/96; K6, L6 Heronry Pond - morning-flowering plants, 04/08/96
760
Alisma x rhicnocarpum Hybrid Water Plantain K6/L6 Heronry Pond - identified by Rodney Burton 27/07/97
762
Elodea canadensis Canadian Pondweed (L.1941) (Heronry Pond and River Roding 1975-78 CP); In OW and SOM, 18/08/79
767
Potamogeton natans Broad-leaved Pondweed (O.W. 24/7/77) Check record
772
Potamogeton trichoides Hair-like Pondweed I7 Shoulder of Mutton, 09/08/80
772
Potamogeton obtusifolius Grassy Pondweed p (G.Lister, Sept 1932; EF: 4087 Lake, Wanstead Park, 1940, A.B.Jackson; 1953, G. Taylor)
772
Potamogeton pusillus Lesser Pondweed p (EF: 4087 Lake, Wanstead Park, 1953; G.Taylor)
773
Potamogeton pectinatus Fennel-leaved Pondweed River Roding, plentiful, 09/08/81
778
Arum maculatum Cuckoo-pint (L.1941) K7 K9 N6
778
Arum italicum Large Cuckoo Pint by Woodlands Avenue wayleave, 2005 - 2007
779
Lemna gibba Gibbous Duckweed p (L.1941)
780
Lemna minor Common Duckweed (L.1941) In all lakes
780
Lemna trisulca Ivy-leaved Duckweed (L.1941) N6 at west end of OW, 13/09/81; southern arm of OW on 19/5/09
784
Juncus squarossus Heath Rush p (L.1941)
784
Juncus tenuis Slender Rush By north edge of HP, 27/09/04
785
Juncus bufonius Toad Rush K6, south edge of Heronry Pond, 09/08/80; K7, north edge of Heronry Pond, 12/07/81
788
Juncus acutiflotus Sharp-flowered Rush p (CC: Bund area, E. Lloyd)
788
Juncus articulatus Jointed Rush K6 south edge of Heronry Pond, 09/08/80; L6 north edge of Heronry Pond, 11/07/81. (On 11/07/81 a specimen from HP was transferred to SoM in I6 preceeding proposed re-lining of HP). Plentiful S. edge of SoM in 2008
790
Juncus inflexus Hard Rush I7 an isolated patch at N.W. edge of Shoulder of Mutton Pond, 22/06/77. Still present 2008
790
Juncus effusus Soft Rush (L.1941) I6, by SOM; L6, by Perch Pond; M8 by OW; N8 Bund
790
Juncus conglomeratus Compact Rush (L.1941) K6 in what used to be Warren Wood, amongst Soft Rush, 1980; K/L8, apparently increasing, 11/07/81
791
Luzula campestris Field Wood-rush (L.1941) K7, in grass at bottom of Warren Road track and L7 in Temple grounds.
796
Eleocharis palustris Common Spike-rush I6 bank of SoM, 01/06/77; N7 Bund; banks of Heronry Pond
797
Bolboschoenus maritimus Sea Club-rush K7, a large patch on north edge of Heronry Pond, 23/8/81; L6 south edge of pond, 09/08/80; One or two patches still present in J6 in July 1995; K6 large patches at S. edge of pond and S. of Island, 08/08/98; I6, one patch near SE corner of SoM; large area of this corner in 2008
800
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani Grey Clubrush p (EF: 41-88 Wanstead Park)
800
Schoenoplectus sp. Clubrush In the River Roding adjacent to the Park; may be the above species
814
Carex echinata Star Sedge p (L.1941) Not found 1981
814
Carex remota Remote Sedge (L.1941) Various locations around OW including N. end and E. side of L9,05/06/96; M6 E. end of the Dell, 27/07/96; by OW in N6,N7 in 2009
814
Carex ovalis Oval Sedge I6, by S.E. corner of SoM, 11/07/81
815
Carex riparia Great Pond-sedge L6, west end of Perch Pond, 6/5/77; L9, bank of OW opposite Canal, 23/05/81, 05/06/96; M9 bank of OW opp. The Fortifications
815
Carex hirta Hairy Sedge I6 edge of SOM. 18/08/79; J7 in grass north edge of Heronry Pond, 12/06/77; K6 edge of HP, plentiful from cracks in banks, 07/06/81; 05/06/96
816
Carex pendula Pendulous Sedge (EFCC Lloyd 1974) I6, one patch in ditch just west of bridge to west of SOM 08/08/98 - no longer present 2003; L6 a number of plants S.W. corner of PP 04/12/04
816
Carex pseudocyperus Cyperus Sedge p (L.1941)
816
Carex sylvatica Wood Sedge p EFCC Glade Area , E. Lloyd 1974
822
Carex nigra Common Sedge Numerous patches around Ornamental Waters
822
Carex acuta Tufted Sedge p (L.1941)
840
Nardus stricta Mat Grass K7 west end of Plain, north edge; M7 towards east end of Plain, 19/05/81; M7 N. edge of the Plain, 27/07/96
844
Festuca pratensis Meadow Fescue p (L.1941) Not recorded in 1981
845
Festuca gigantea Tall Brome p (L.1941)
845
Festuca rubra Red Fescue K8 L7 L8, common at top of Glade, 12/08/79
849
Festuca ovina Sheep's Fescue p (L.1941) Not recorded in 1981
849
Festuca filiformis Fine-leaved Sheep's Fescue (EF: 41-87 Wanstead Park) L7, on the Plain, abundant south of Lodges, particularly in the "dip", 13/08/80
850
Festuca [longifolia] Hard Fescue L7, Plain south of Temple, 01/06/81
852
Lolium perenne Perennial Rye-Grass (L.1941) N7 Bund, plentiful; on the Plain, 2009
854
Cynosurus cristatus Crested Dog's-tail L8, Glade, 12/08/79
854
Cynosurus echinatus Rough Dog's-tail K/L9, top of the grass bank between Warren Wood and at north end of OW, 23/06/77
858
Poa trivialis Rough Meadow-grass (L.1941) I6, common around S.W. edge of SOM; K8, in Chalet Wood near the poplars, 14/05/77; L7 on main track north of lodges, 12/08/79; N7 in the Bund
858
Poa pratensis Smooth Meadow-grass (L.1941) K7 edge of Chalet Wood, 14/05/77
858
Poa annua Annual Meadow-grass (L.1941)
859
Poa nemoralis Wood Meadow-grass L6 on western "peninsula" of Perch Pond, 23/06/77
859
Dactylis glomerata Cock's-foot (L.1941) N7 Bund
862
Glyceria maxima Reed sweet-grass (L.1941) I6 edge of Shoulder of Mutton Pond, 22/06/77; L6 forming dense beds at W. end of Perch Pond; M6 in the Dell; On banks of OW, 22/08/76
863
Glyceria x pedicellata Hybrid Sweet-grass J6/7 west end of Heronry Pond, 18/08/79. Same position as G. fluitans was found in 1977; This specimen appears to have smaller anthers (1.8mm) which were open at each end, as in the drawing in Hubbard's "Grasses"
863
Glyceria fluitans Floating Sweet-grass (L.1941) J6/7 west end of Heronry Pond, 22/06/77; L6 east end of Heronry Pond, 01/06/81
864
Arrhenatherum elatius Tall or False Oat-grass (L.1941) L7 on the Plain; N7/8 Bund
865
Avena fatua Wild Oat p (L.1941)
867
Deschampsia cespitosa Tufted Hair Grass (L.1941) N7 one large tussock in Bund, 01/06/81
868
Deschampsia flexuosa Wavy Hair-grass (G.1862 "Wanstead") L7 Plain south of Temple, 1/6/81; M7 east end of the Plain; M7 north edge of the Plain, 27/07/96
868
Holcus mollis Creeping Soft-grass (L.1941) L7, track north of keepers lodges, 12/08/79; By SOM, 18/08/79
868
Holcus lanatus Yorkshire Fog (L.1941) K8, N7 in Bund
869
Aira praecox Early Hair Grass L6 bare gravely soil by path leading N.W. across Plain from Kiosk, 03/06/81; M6 grass track along north edge of Perch Pond, 04/08/96
871
Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal Grass J7 by path near Heronry Pond, 19/05/81
872
Phalaris arundinacea Reed Canary Grass (L.1941) L8/9 in lake near Warren Wood, 12/6/77; M6, the predominant reed-grass of the Dell; N8 in the Bund, 14/05/79
874
Agrostis capillaris Common or Fine bent (L.1941) I6 common around SOM; J6, the dominant grass of the "peninsula" of Perch Pond; M7 north edge of the Plain, 27/07/96
874
Agrostis stolonifera Creeping Bent p (L.1941)
874
Agrostis gigantea Black Bent L6 in dried mud at edge of Heronry Pond, 11/07/81
876
Agrostis vinealis Brown Bent K8 at the top of the Glade, 12/08/79; S. edge of Plain opposite Perch Pond, 27/07/96
879
Apera spica-venti Loose Silky Bent L9 or L10, in woodland between OW and Roding, near the pump house, a small amount on 23/06/77
880
Alopecurus pratensis Meadow Foxtail (L.1941) K8, The Glade, 06/04/77; On the Plain
880
Alopecurus geniculatus Marsh Foxtail (L.1941) J7 west end of Heronry Pond, 09/08/80; L8 on bank of OW in damp grass patch, 31/05/80
882
Alopecurus aequalis Orange Foxtail (EF: 40-87 Wanstead Park, plentiful in lake) (G.1862: Near Wanstead,, J.T.S.) J6, K6 west end of Heronry Pond on dried pond bed, 09/08/80; L6 E. end of Heronry Pond - plentiful; and W. end of Perch Pond, 01/05/81
883
Phleum pratense Timothy (L.1941) Roding River-bank, 27/07/77
883
Phleum bertolonii Smaller Cat's-tail L8 Glade, 12/08/79; N7 Bund, 12/08/79; O7, west bank of Roding near bridge, 01/07/77
885
Bromus hordeaceus ssp. hordeaceus Soft Brome L7, on the Plain; N7 or N8 Bund, 13/06/77; Plain, 2008
888
Anisantha sterilis Barren Brome H6, stream side in Reservoir Wood; L6 or M6, by park boundary fence near Perch Pond, 06/05/77; L7 on the Plain; L8 in Warren Wood, 12/08/79
891
Brachypodium sylvaticum Slender False-brome p (L.1941)
892
Elymus caninus Bearded Couch L9, in woodland between OW and Roding near pump-house, 23/06/77; M6 at edge of OW near input to new pump 27/07/96 (Rodney Burton)
892
Elytrigia repens ssp. repens Couch (L.1941) L9 River Wood; N7/8 in the Bund
895
Hordeum murinum Wall Barley (L.1941) J6 K6 L6, by Northumberland Avenue
900
Molinia caeulea subsp. caerulea Purple Moor-grass p (EF: 41-87 Wanstead Park)
919
Sparganium erectum Branched Bur-reed (L.1941) N7 west edge of OW 29/07/81; O6/7, east side of River Roding near bridge, 01/10/79
921
Typha latifolia Great Reedmace (L.1941) I6 S.O.M, 10/08/96.; N6, north side of west end of OW; N7 east bank of OW; L6 SW corner of PP (ph 300302)
928
Tulipa gesneriana Garden Tulip M6, planted by Perch Pond, 30/03/02 - did not persist; H6 by Woodlands Avenue wayleave, seen 2007, still present 5 April 2008
930
Polygonatum x hybridum Hybrid Solomon's Seal L7 a patch in light woodland north of Temple, 4/92. Still present in 2009
934
Hyacinthoides non-scripta Bluebell (L.1941) Very common in the park, especially in Chalet Wood and Warren Wood
934
Hyacinthoides hispanica Spanish Bluebell Frequent by Woodlands Avenue wayleave at edge of Reservoir Wood
935
Hyacinthus orientalis Hyacinth Scattered plants by Woodlands Avenue wayleave
935
Muscari spp. Grape-hyacinth K6 in bay of Heronry Pond near Northumberland Ave, 4/92; L6, near park gates in Northumberland Ave., 08/04/77 - 21/04/79; L6 just south of kiosk beneath trees, 20/03/97
938
Allium triquetrum Three-cornered Garlic by Southern Arm of Ornamental Waters, Wanstead Park, 19/04/07
940
Allium ursinum Ramsons A single plant by south arm of Ornamental Waters, 3 May 2005
940
Allium vineale Crow Garlic I6 on bank by Woodlands Ave wayleave 05/02/05 (check species) (ph1431)
940
Allium paradoxum Few-flowered Garlic K6, a patch at south side of HP, near parallel path, level with Margaretting Rd, 01/04/05; L6, another patch on the slope towards Perch Pond near Wanstead Park Ave. gate on 17/03/08
941
Nectaroscordum siculum Honey Garlic N6, a single plant in the ditch by the "bridge" over the outflow from the OW, 30/05/08
941
Tristagma uniflorum Spring Starflower opp. school by the bank/ditch by near Northumberland Avenue, Wanstead Park, 05/04/08
942
Leucojum aestivium Summer Snowflake I6 by Woodlands Ave wayleave 05/02/05 (ph1425)
943
Galanthus nivalis Snowdrop (L.1941) M7 in Grotto enclosure, 20/03/80; L6 3 clumps in cleared scrub behind kiosk 15/02/95; K6 near ditch under maple, 15/02/95-02/03/09; L6 two clumps in scrub near kiosk, 15/02/97 same two clumps, behind pump - enclosure, on 22/02/09; M8 near edge of track just in River Wood, 04/02/09
945
Narcissus spp. Hybrid Daffodils K9 a few patches at the north end of Warren Wood, 29/04/79; L7, in wood just to east of keeper's lodge. L9, Numbers at the N. end of Lincoln Island.
946
Narcissus poeticus ssp. poeticus Poet's Narcissus L9, north end of Lincoln Island, 19/04/78
948
Narcissus pseudonarcissus Wild Daffodil L9, at north end of Lincoln Island; part of the show of Daffodils there on 29/03/78. They did not appear to be present in April 2005
949
Asparagus officinalis Asparagus By Ornamental Water at south arm, 2 July 2006
954
Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag Iris (L.1941) I6 east side and patch on west side of Shoulder of Mutton Pond; M6 in Dell, 07/06/81; introduced into Perch Pond by anglers, flowering in June 1996
954
Iris foetidissima Stinking Iris K/I9 in triangle at bottom of Florries Hill, known since about 2000, identified with berries 20/12/04
956
Crocus tommasinianus Early Crocus I6, One flower at edge of Woodlands Ave. track 18/03/79; a number in same location 05/02/05; many in two patches near junction of Northumberland & Park Roads each year; L6 by Northumberland Ave near Park gates 03/02/05; N8 on river bank just N. of east end of Canal, 27/02/09
958
Crocus spp. (C. purpularis) Purple Garden Crocus by Woodlands Avenue wayleave, 17/02/07
958
Crocus spp. (C. x stellaris) Yellow Garden Crocus K9, NW corner of Warren Wood near the boundary fence with road, 11/03/78
958
Crocus sp. Garden Crocus H6 or H7 by Woodlands Ave track, 25/02/06
961
Yucca [gloriosa] Yucca L7 in grounds of Temple; cut down by Conservators in 1996, but shoots visible on 25/10/08
967
Epipactis helleborine Broad-leaved Helleborine K7, 03/08/98; not seen since at least 2006
975
Dactylorhiza maculata Spotted Orchid L/M8 south side of Glade approx. 1/4 way up from OW in grass/clover/buttercups - not seen in recent years
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