Chris Bisson
@bisschrisson.bsky.social
Lecturer in Plant Ecology, Plant Conservation and Ethnobotany. Research interest in hemiparasitic plants and pollinators.
Broad-banded Aphid Eater in Outer Estate at @edenproject.bsky.social
October 1, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Broad-banded Aphid Eater in Outer Estate at @edenproject.bsky.social
#wildflowerhour Verbascum thapsus (Mullein) near to @nationaltrust.org.uk Holywell Bay
September 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM
#wildflowerhour Verbascum thapsus (Mullein) near to @nationaltrust.org.uk Holywell Bay
Weather was a bit too moody for most pollinators today, always worth the trek, some new records found and no ticks! Bonus! @researchnt.bsky.social @plymbiomarsci.bsky.social
June 8, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Weather was a bit too moody for most pollinators today, always worth the trek, some new records found and no ticks! Bonus! @researchnt.bsky.social @plymbiomarsci.bsky.social
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Nice article in today's @theguardian.com about native wildlife on banknotes www.theguardian.com/business/202...
But oh dear @bankofengland.bsky.social, why isn't there a single native plant under consideration?
A few suggestions for you below + a £20 note mocked up by @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social!
But oh dear @bankofengland.bsky.social, why isn't there a single native plant under consideration?
A few suggestions for you below + a £20 note mocked up by @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social!
June 3, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Nice article in today's @theguardian.com about native wildlife on banknotes www.theguardian.com/business/202...
But oh dear @bankofengland.bsky.social, why isn't there a single native plant under consideration?
A few suggestions for you below + a £20 note mocked up by @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social!
But oh dear @bankofengland.bsky.social, why isn't there a single native plant under consideration?
A few suggestions for you below + a £20 note mocked up by @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social!
Hey @bankofengland.bsky.social @buckinghampalace.bsky.social Don’t forget the plants on the new banknotes!! Here’s some contenders. Western Fumitory, Eyebrights and Broomrape
June 3, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Hey @bankofengland.bsky.social @buckinghampalace.bsky.social Don’t forget the plants on the new banknotes!! Here’s some contenders. Western Fumitory, Eyebrights and Broomrape
Buck’s Horn Plantain (Plantago coronopus) North Coast, Cornwall. Styles for miles! #wildflowerhour
May 31, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Buck’s Horn Plantain (Plantago coronopus) North Coast, Cornwall. Styles for miles! #wildflowerhour
Finally, after a few years I’ve found the local Common Gromwell in flower!
May 27, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Finally, after a few years I’ve found the local Common Gromwell in flower!
Orobanche minor (I think), near Godrevy, Cornwall #wildflowerhour
May 25, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Orobanche minor (I think), near Godrevy, Cornwall #wildflowerhour
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This week is Solitary Bee Week 🐝
At Godrevy in Cornwall, we're working with @bisschrisson.bsky.social of @plymuni.bsky.social. He's researching how 'hemiparasitic' plants (that's plants that partly feed on others) can benefit pollinators like this hard-working little Miner Bee.
📸Chris Bisson
At Godrevy in Cornwall, we're working with @bisschrisson.bsky.social of @plymuni.bsky.social. He's researching how 'hemiparasitic' plants (that's plants that partly feed on others) can benefit pollinators like this hard-working little Miner Bee.
📸Chris Bisson
May 21, 2026 at 8:16 AM
This week is Solitary Bee Week 🐝
At Godrevy in Cornwall, we're working with @bisschrisson.bsky.social of @plymuni.bsky.social. He's researching how 'hemiparasitic' plants (that's plants that partly feed on others) can benefit pollinators like this hard-working little Miner Bee.
📸Chris Bisson
At Godrevy in Cornwall, we're working with @bisschrisson.bsky.social of @plymuni.bsky.social. He's researching how 'hemiparasitic' plants (that's plants that partly feed on others) can benefit pollinators like this hard-working little Miner Bee.
📸Chris Bisson
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For #WorldBeeDay we’re celebrating the ultimate combo - bees & wildflowers.🐝
By leaving your garden or local grassy patch unmown in May & beyond, you’re letting flowers bloom & providing a vital food source for bees.🌸
Add your name to the #NoMowMovement & help the bees 👉 https://loom.ly/RW0t-fw
By leaving your garden or local grassy patch unmown in May & beyond, you’re letting flowers bloom & providing a vital food source for bees.🌸
Add your name to the #NoMowMovement & help the bees 👉 https://loom.ly/RW0t-fw
May 20, 2026 at 11:15 AM
For #WorldBeeDay we’re celebrating the ultimate combo - bees & wildflowers.🐝
By leaving your garden or local grassy patch unmown in May & beyond, you’re letting flowers bloom & providing a vital food source for bees.🌸
Add your name to the #NoMowMovement & help the bees 👉 https://loom.ly/RW0t-fw
By leaving your garden or local grassy patch unmown in May & beyond, you’re letting flowers bloom & providing a vital food source for bees.🌸
Add your name to the #NoMowMovement & help the bees 👉 https://loom.ly/RW0t-fw
#worldbeeday Red Tailed, Carder and Buff Tailed, all battling against the wind for some flower grub! @nationaltrust.org.uk @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social
May 20, 2026 at 4:38 PM
#worldbeeday Red Tailed, Carder and Buff Tailed, all battling against the wind for some flower grub! @nationaltrust.org.uk @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social
It’s been a while! Here’s some pictures from recent outings, Red and Black Froghopper, Star Sedge and Marsh Violet. All on Cornwall @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social sites.
May 20, 2026 at 3:51 PM
It’s been a while! Here’s some pictures from recent outings, Red and Black Froghopper, Star Sedge and Marsh Violet. All on Cornwall @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social sites.
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Four delicate yellows from fields at Eriswell #Suffolk:
Sand Lucerne, Toad-flax,
Wild Radish, Black mullein.
#WildflowerHour
Sand Lucerne, Toad-flax,
Wild Radish, Black mullein.
#WildflowerHour
August 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Four delicate yellows from fields at Eriswell #Suffolk:
Sand Lucerne, Toad-flax,
Wild Radish, Black mullein.
#WildflowerHour
Sand Lucerne, Toad-flax,
Wild Radish, Black mullein.
#WildflowerHour
Tufted Vetch (Vicia cracca) in @nationaltrust.org.uk car park at Holywell Bay Beach #wildflowerhour
August 18, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Tufted Vetch (Vicia cracca) in @nationaltrust.org.uk car park at Holywell Bay Beach #wildflowerhour
Greater Knapweed, Cubert Common, Cornwall #wildflowerhour
July 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Greater Knapweed, Cubert Common, Cornwall #wildflowerhour
Some favourites from the last few days. Evening Primrose, Calamint, Chicory and Eyebrights
July 19, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Some favourites from the last few days. Evening Primrose, Calamint, Chicory and Eyebrights
Greater Sea-Spurrey next to the Gannel, Cornwall #wildflowerhour
July 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Greater Sea-Spurrey next to the Gannel, Cornwall #wildflowerhour
Agrimony in the breeze, delightful walk back from this morning’s surf
June 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Agrimony in the breeze, delightful walk back from this morning’s surf
Agrimony looking resplendent at Holywell Bay, Cornwall #wildflowerhour
June 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Agrimony looking resplendent at Holywell Bay, Cornwall #wildflowerhour
Meadow full of Eyebrights!
June 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Meadow full of Eyebrights!
Cheerful Betony near Lundy. The SW coast path is a great place for plants!
June 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Cheerful Betony near Lundy. The SW coast path is a great place for plants!
Pink Sorrel looking joyous #wildflowerhour
June 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Pink Sorrel looking joyous #wildflowerhour
Orobanche minor doing its thing up at @nationaltrust.org.uk Pentireglaze. First day of my @plymbiomarsci.bsky.social ResM field work
June 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Orobanche minor doing its thing up at @nationaltrust.org.uk Pentireglaze. First day of my @plymbiomarsci.bsky.social ResM field work
Very happy with my Orobanche find!
June 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Very happy with my Orobanche find!
Lots of lovely Hedge Woundwort in the verges around Eden Project
June 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Lots of lovely Hedge Woundwort in the verges around Eden Project