In the winter, the grey-brown hues of the Flow Country disguise the incredible range of plant life it is home to. In spring and summer this living landscape explodes in colour, with lots of fascinating plants to discover.
By far the most significant plants in the Flow Country are the Sphagnum mosses, which are integral to creating the watery ecosystem and forming peat. There is a whole page dedicated to moss, discover more here.
Flowering Plants
Some of the most eye-catching plants on the bog, these bright flowers attract a variety of insects.
Dùthaich nam boglaichean
Insectivorous Plants
The lack of nutrients in the bog has led to some impressive adaptations to allow plants to survive. Some plants survive the lack of nutrients in the soil by finding their food elsewhere- they trap insects and secrete enzymes to digest them!
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Reptiles and Amphibians
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