Wildflowers & plants
From the colourful yellow flag iris to the poisonous hemlock water dropwort, there are plenty of beautiful flowers and plants along our canals and rivers.
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Making life better by water
Visit our canals and rivers and you’ll find a diversity of bright wildflowers, wildlife-friendly aquatic plants and a canopy of trees.
From the colourful yellow flag iris to the poisonous hemlock water dropwort, there are plenty of beautiful flowers and plants along our canals and rivers.
The vegetation that lives under the water’s surface is vital for biodiversity and wildlife. Discover what lies beneath.
Last Edited: 05 June 2025
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