Richard Milne
@milneorchid.bsky.social
Botanist, father, novellist, cartoonist when time allows. Author of Misjudgement Day novel and countless science papers. Currently on a quest to photograph entire UK flora, to make a beginner-friendly ID tool (see https://milneorchid.weebly.com/).
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The 4 stages of climate denial. Lots of right wingers at stage 3 or 4 at the moment. You all have permission to steal this cartoon and post it at them, repeatedly.
July 31, 2026 at 8:38 AM
The 4 stages of climate denial. Lots of right wingers at stage 3 or 4 at the moment. You all have permission to steal this cartoon and post it at them, repeatedly.
The 4 stages of climate denial. Lots of right wingers at stage 3 or 4 at the moment. You all have permission to steal this cartoon and post it at them, repeatedly.
July 31, 2026 at 8:38 AM
The 4 stages of climate denial. Lots of right wingers at stage 3 or 4 at the moment. You all have permission to steal this cartoon and post it at them, repeatedly.
My first ever Ghost Orchids! From NE Estonia. Finding them was hard enough, photographing was even harder due to constant attacks from mosquitoes and horseflies ...
July 31, 2026 at 7:23 AM
My first ever Ghost Orchids! From NE Estonia. Finding them was hard enough, photographing was even harder due to constant attacks from mosquitoes and horseflies ...
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The snail (genus Helix) actually forms a spiral shape in cross-section, whereas the orchid Spiranthes spiralis in fact forms a helix with its flowers. Have these words always had precise meanings (respectively 2-D, and 3-D) or did these arise later?
The snail (genus Helix) actually forms a spiral shape in cross-section, whereas the orchid Spiranthes spiralis in fact forms a helix with its flowers. Have these words always had precise meanings (respectively 2-D, and 3-D) or did these arise later?
July 23, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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The snail (genus Helix) actually forms a spiral shape in cross-section, whereas the orchid Spiranthes spiralis in fact forms a helix with its flowers. Have these words always had precise meanings (respectively 2-D, and 3-D) or did these arise later?
The snail (genus Helix) actually forms a spiral shape in cross-section, whereas the orchid Spiranthes spiralis in fact forms a helix with its flowers. Have these words always had precise meanings (respectively 2-D, and 3-D) or did these arise later?
@bsbibotany.bsky.social Any ideas on the allysum-like plant growing among seedmix plants by a Lothian roadside?
June 13, 2026 at 7:33 AM
@bsbibotany.bsky.social Any ideas on the allysum-like plant growing among seedmix plants by a Lothian roadside?
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We remember
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May 19, 2026 at 3:06 AM
We remember
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I can name 8 orchid taxa that appeared new to UK since 1976, and which *might* have arrived naturally.
But the only non-orchid I can think of that this applies to is Pancratium maritimum. Can anyone think of more?
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But the only non-orchid I can think of that this applies to is Pancratium maritimum. Can anyone think of more?
@bsbibotany.bsky.social @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social @bramblebotanist.bsky.social
May 11, 2026 at 3:23 PM
I can name 8 orchid taxa that appeared new to UK since 1976, and which *might* have arrived naturally.
But the only non-orchid I can think of that this applies to is Pancratium maritimum. Can anyone think of more?
@bsbibotany.bsky.social @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social @bramblebotanist.bsky.social
But the only non-orchid I can think of that this applies to is Pancratium maritimum. Can anyone think of more?
@bsbibotany.bsky.social @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social @bramblebotanist.bsky.social
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Our friend @milneorchid.bsky.social needs your help!
He's working on an orchid book for the Collins New Naturalist series, and needs more orchid images.
Find out how you could help Richard & maybe get one of your orchid photos (with credit) into this prestigious new book:
bsbi.org/blog/2026/04...
He's working on an orchid book for the Collins New Naturalist series, and needs more orchid images.
Find out how you could help Richard & maybe get one of your orchid photos (with credit) into this prestigious new book:
bsbi.org/blog/2026/04...
April 20, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Our friend @milneorchid.bsky.social needs your help!
He's working on an orchid book for the Collins New Naturalist series, and needs more orchid images.
Find out how you could help Richard & maybe get one of your orchid photos (with credit) into this prestigious new book:
bsbi.org/blog/2026/04...
He's working on an orchid book for the Collins New Naturalist series, and needs more orchid images.
Find out how you could help Richard & maybe get one of your orchid photos (with credit) into this prestigious new book:
bsbi.org/blog/2026/04...
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We remember
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May 4, 2026 at 1:52 AM
We remember
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Voting for Reform does not make you a racist.
But it does make you a person who is OK with racism.
It makes you a person who thinks that racists should be in charge.
It makes you the sort of person who witnesses a racist attack and at best does nothing, at worst nods along approvingly.
But it does make you a person who is OK with racism.
It makes you a person who thinks that racists should be in charge.
It makes you the sort of person who witnesses a racist attack and at best does nothing, at worst nods along approvingly.
May 5, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Voting for Reform does not make you a racist.
But it does make you a person who is OK with racism.
It makes you a person who thinks that racists should be in charge.
It makes you the sort of person who witnesses a racist attack and at best does nothing, at worst nods along approvingly.
But it does make you a person who is OK with racism.
It makes you a person who thinks that racists should be in charge.
It makes you the sort of person who witnesses a racist attack and at best does nothing, at worst nods along approvingly.
Mighty generous of Trump to commemorate Iran's victory and the biggest military defeat in US history ...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump administration releases new renderings of so-called ‘Arc de Trump’
Triumphal arch would be 250ft tall, featuring a 60ft golden Lady Liberty, at the foot of Arlington Memorial Bridge
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April 11, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Mighty generous of Trump to commemorate Iran's victory and the biggest military defeat in US history ...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
After confusing Sphagnum moss with Polytrichum, last night saw another #BotanyFail from #UniversityChallenge. The Q asked what name applied to leaves arranged in parallel rows along a common stem. The claimed answer, "Pinnate" was very wrong, because that means a single leaf with LEAFLETS in rows.
March 31, 2026 at 5:27 PM
After confusing Sphagnum moss with Polytrichum, last night saw another #BotanyFail from #UniversityChallenge. The Q asked what name applied to leaves arranged in parallel rows along a common stem. The claimed answer, "Pinnate" was very wrong, because that means a single leaf with LEAFLETS in rows.
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For anyone hoping to learn some plant ID - I've created a website to help you! This short playlist explains all.
@botsocscot.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbicountries.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
@botsocscot.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbicountries.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
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Name That Plant - introducing the website - YouTube
Namethatplant.org is a new resource to help everyone from total beginners to experts with identifying the British and Irish flora. It contains a comprehensiv...
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March 19, 2026 at 10:07 AM
For anyone hoping to learn some plant ID - I've created a website to help you! This short playlist explains all.
@botsocscot.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbicountries.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
@botsocscot.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbicountries.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Ooooo amazing, this is like Keble Martin on steroids 🩷🌿🌱🌸🌺🌼
For anyone hoping to learn some plant ID - I've created a website to help you! This short playlist explains all.
@botsocscot.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbicountries.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
@botsocscot.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbicountries.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Name That Plant - introducing the website - YouTube
Namethatplant.org is a new resource to help everyone from total beginners to experts with identifying the British and Irish flora. It contains a comprehensiv...
www.youtube.com
March 24, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Ooooo amazing, this is like Keble Martin on steroids 🩷🌿🌱🌸🌺🌼
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Name That Plant is an amazing #WildFlowerID resource created by @milneorchid.bsky.social!
The website namethatplant.org is built on a photo library of >2,700 plant taxa.
We were delighted when Richard very kindly agreed to let us use those fabulous images on the new BSBI website: bsbi.org/plants!
The website namethatplant.org is built on a photo library of >2,700 plant taxa.
We were delighted when Richard very kindly agreed to let us use those fabulous images on the new BSBI website: bsbi.org/plants!
March 20, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Name That Plant is an amazing #WildFlowerID resource created by @milneorchid.bsky.social!
The website namethatplant.org is built on a photo library of >2,700 plant taxa.
We were delighted when Richard very kindly agreed to let us use those fabulous images on the new BSBI website: bsbi.org/plants!
The website namethatplant.org is built on a photo library of >2,700 plant taxa.
We were delighted when Richard very kindly agreed to let us use those fabulous images on the new BSBI website: bsbi.org/plants!
For anyone hoping to learn some plant ID - I've created a website to help you! This short playlist explains all.
@botsocscot.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbicountries.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
@botsocscot.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbicountries.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Name That Plant - introducing the website - YouTube
Namethatplant.org is a new resource to help everyone from total beginners to experts with identifying the British and Irish flora. It contains a comprehensiv...
www.youtube.com
March 19, 2026 at 10:07 AM
For anyone hoping to learn some plant ID - I've created a website to help you! This short playlist explains all.
@botsocscot.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbicountries.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
@botsocscot.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbicountries.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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We remember 2021
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March 17, 2026 at 10:32 AM
We remember 2021
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University Challenge showed this picture and called it Sphagnum moss. Like WTF?
March 17, 2026 at 8:21 PM
University Challenge showed this picture and called it Sphagnum moss. Like WTF?
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March 16, 2026 at 12:05 PM
@bsbibotany.bsky.social Anyone know any reliable sites for Poa bulbosa **with flowers**? Preferable daytrippable from London or Edinburgh? Found several sites on BSBI database but seem to be non-flowering. Its for namethatplant.org.
March 15, 2026 at 12:49 PM
@bsbibotany.bsky.social Anyone know any reliable sites for Poa bulbosa **with flowers**? Preferable daytrippable from London or Edinburgh? Found several sites on BSBI database but seem to be non-flowering. Its for namethatplant.org.
Do not go to the USA. Not for any reason. ICE gets paid a bonus for any innocent person they detain.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘Don’t go to the US – not with Trump in charge’: the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks
Karen Newton was in America on the trip of a lifetime when she was shackled, transported and held for weeks on end. With tourism to the US under increasing strain, she says, ‘If it can happen to me, i...
www.theguardian.com
February 21, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Do not go to the USA. Not for any reason. ICE gets paid a bonus for any innocent person they detain.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
It is not enough to just say "The Tories broke Britain.
We need to say WHY.
The answer - just two words - INEQUALITY, and XENOPHOBIA.
Each promotes the other, and together they led to Brexit.
#Reform promotes both, on steroids. No wonder #Jenrick joined them.
#Badenoch #Defection
We need to say WHY.
The answer - just two words - INEQUALITY, and XENOPHOBIA.
Each promotes the other, and together they led to Brexit.
#Reform promotes both, on steroids. No wonder #Jenrick joined them.
#Badenoch #Defection
January 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM
It is not enough to just say "The Tories broke Britain.
We need to say WHY.
The answer - just two words - INEQUALITY, and XENOPHOBIA.
Each promotes the other, and together they led to Brexit.
#Reform promotes both, on steroids. No wonder #Jenrick joined them.
#Badenoch #Defection
We need to say WHY.
The answer - just two words - INEQUALITY, and XENOPHOBIA.
Each promotes the other, and together they led to Brexit.
#Reform promotes both, on steroids. No wonder #Jenrick joined them.
#Badenoch #Defection
Is this a weird dwarf mallow or something more exotic? Found in grass near Hammersmith Bridge over Xmas, with Erodiums and other things. More erect than usual for M. neglecta, but I was caught Staceless by the season! @bsbibotany.bsky.social @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Is this a weird dwarf mallow or something more exotic? Found in grass near Hammersmith Bridge over Xmas, with Erodiums and other things. More erect than usual for M. neglecta, but I was caught Staceless by the season! @bsbibotany.bsky.social @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social
Plant Evolution 3A - plants from an alien perspective
YouTube video by Catballers
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December 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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December 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM