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Native emergent plants

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Aquatic flora creates a colour pop in verdant water worlds

YELLOW IRIS Sunshine-yellow flowers are found in fens, marshes and wet woodlands – and are said to have inspired the fleur-de-lis symbol.

PENDULOUS SEDGE Tall, drooping stems showcase flower spikes that sway in the breeze.

COMMON WATER-CROWFOOT This member of the buttercup family has five delicate white petals surroundin­g a yolky-yellow centre.

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Yellow iris
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Pendulous sedge
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Common water-crowfoot

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