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Canal plant species

Visit our canals and rivers and you’ll find a diversity of bright wildflowers, wildlife-friendly aquatic plants and a canopy of trees.

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.

Aquatic plantlife

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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