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Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland > Ellen found Gorse (Ulex europaeus) in full bloom at New Year. Image by Ciara Dwyer

Ellen found Gorse (Ulex europaeus) in full bloom at New Year. Image by Ciara Dwyer

Posted on 30th December 202330th December 2023 by Louise Marsh
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