Other (non-microphyllous) members of the Ericaceae may also grow in heath vegetation, notably members of the genus Vaccinium. Thus ecologists may refer to 'bilberry heath', referring to vegetation dominated by Bilberry ('Blaeberry' in Scotland), Vaccinium myrtillus. However, while Vaccinium species do occur in lowland heath, they become dominant primarily in upland and subarctic areas, in vegetation types that may come under the alternative heading of 'tundra'.http://www.dr-evans.com/advancedbiology/heathlands1.html
I think the top two are thrift.
The third one is speedwell.
I saw quite a few Water Avens on the Fleet Moss on Sunday, which is what I'd say DSC5426 is.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geum_rivale
Good orchid find - I've only seen a bee orchid in't wild.
On the Gower peninsula at the weekend. Sea Pinks we think:
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From the book to hand - the top one might be Hedge Woundwort : Stachys sylvatica.
As its name suggests it has been used as a wound-healing herb and enjoyed quite a reputation in the past, as its other name, Allheal, suggests. Culpeper tells us that it is “inferior to none” in its ability to heal wounds. Although it is little used today it appears that it is a very powerful remedy that we should know more about. As well as being healing to the tissues, it also arrests bleeding and is an antiseptic. I am certainly going to make use of it myself as a first aid remedy.
Hedge woundwort is one of our most attractive hedgerow plants. It has striking tall spikes of beetroot-red flowers that have white spots on the petals. This is a hairy perennial plant that gives off a distinctive sharp smell if crushed. The leaves, oval-shaped and toothed, lie in opposite pairs up the stem.
This plant is only suitable for larger gardens as it can be quite invasive. The common name arises from the old use of the plant in staunching bleeding. It is also said to have antiseptic properties.