The nature conservation part of Hatherop is an open area with a diverse and colourful range of flowers. This site consists of a large area of young 'wasteland' (far from waste in wildlife terms) on the former Council burning ground. There is also a pond and an area of regenerating elm scrub and nettle beds.

  

Flowers

Among the many colourful, common wild flowers are several species which are scarce in London including balm (Melissa officinalis), hare's-foot clover (Trifolium arvense), Greek dock (Rumex cristatus) and spotted medick (Medicago arabica).

  
Greek dock  Hare's Foot Clover  lemon balm  Spotted Medick
Greek dock Hare's Foot Clover   lemon balm  Spotted Medick