This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.

Herb-Paris has four oval leaves set in a cross, with an understated crown of yellow-green flowers rising from the middle. This makes it quite a distinctive plant of ancient and damp woodlands on…

This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.

Despite having the familiar sage-green leaves, Wood sage has very little scent, so is not a good cooking herb. It can be found on acidic soils on sand dunes, heaths and cliffs, and along woodland…

This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!

This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.

A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!