Burning Issue: Do we really need to worry about the invasion of the Spanish bluebell?

Yes

ROBIN PAYNE, flowering plant specialist, Scottish Natural Heritage

WOODLANDS carpeted with a sea of scented native blue flowers, a characteristic sight at this time of year, are under threat from the Spanish bluebell (Hyacinthoides hispanica). It is a close relative of our own native bluebell, also known as wild hya...