Common Fleabane
Pulicaria dysenterica
Common Fleabane bears golden-yellow, daisy-like blooms with a slightly shaggy appearance. The plant has softly downy, oval leaves and prefers damp soils. It was once thought to repel fleas, giving rise to its name. On Lihou, you might find it in moist hollows or near seasonal puddles, adding bright splashes of colour in late summer.
- Habitat: Damp grasslands, marshy edges, ditches, and other moist coastal spots.
- When to See: Flowers from mid-summer into early autumn.
- Length: Can grow 30–60 cm tall.