Plants range from algae to trees. What they have in common is
the ability to capture and convert sunlight as a source of energy.
This process is known as photosynthesis.
The habitat for plant life around Haworth ranges from grassland
and farmland, areas of woodland to heathland. Soil ranges from
alkaline to acid which is found mostly on moorland.
It is illegal to pick certain plants growing in the wild, try
to ensure you do not destroy their habitat. Some plants such as
foxglove and common ragwort are poisonous, it is essential particularly
with young children that they learn not to touch plants without
adult supervision.
