Next meeting
Monday 13th February 2012
Clashwhannon Public House, Drummore, at 2.30pm
Speaker: Gaby Reynolds
Head Gardener, Dunskey House
Snowdrops!
Bring your own for identification.
Phone or email for details. 01776 840573
Photo of the week
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Snowdrop Galanthus nivalis
Image © David Paloch
Named from the Greek ‘gala’=milk ‘anthos’=flower, the snowdrop is native to a wide area of Europe, from the Pyrenees to Ukraine, France Poland and Italy. Often thought of as a British native, it was probably introduced in the 16th century.
Celebrated as a first sign of spring, snowdrops were especially early during the warm period this winter.
The plant contains the alkaloid anticholinesterase galanthamine from which is made Reminyl, a drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease; although I can’t remember where I read that.
Record your 2012 sightings online here.
Contact us here.
• Unusual Shell found in Luce Bay
• Links to other natural history sites
The Great Drummore Moth Trap 2011
List of species seen locally -
© Kirkmaiden Natural History Group 2012
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Kirkmaiden is a parish in the South Rhinns of Galloway, South West Scotland, incorporating the villages of Drummore and Port Logan and the hamlet of Kirkmaiden.
Kirkmaiden Natural History Group is based in Drummore. We hold indoor meetings monthly and run field outings throughout the year .
The Group is indebted to the dedication, knowledge and expertise of founder-
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