Botanical Plant Names

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  1. 3. Genus of plants that contain a milky sap which is toxic for skin and eyes
  2. 5. Commonly known as grape hyacinths these are popular scented spring bulbs
  3. 8. Genus of the classic English oak tree
  4. 9. Cransbill many varieties that are very popular as cultivated species in the garden
  5. 10. Genus of tree with silvery white paper like bark and catkins
  6. 13. Popular evergreen shrub with aromatic glossy leaves and clusters of white flowers
  7. 15. Genus of Japanese climber identified by its branches twisting in a clockwise direction
  8. 16. Common name of weed grass with fluffy leaves, Holcus lanatus
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  1. 1. Plantain species with large oval leaves
  2. 2. Bellis perennis another very common lawn weed
  3. 4. Genus of a plant well known for its sting but provides a valuable protective habitat for wildlife and the seeds are very nutritious
  4. 6. Genus of wildflower where the species means '
  5. 7. Species of clover that has white flowers, roots have nitrogen fixing nodules to help provide nutrients to the soil
  6. 11. thousand leaves'
  7. 12. Taraxacum officinale, lawn weed, but a great early food source for insects
  8. 14. Shade loving plant with large leaves that are popular with slugs and snails