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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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