August 2013 – Richard Carter

In search of the delicate flapwort—and why we need tricorders

On an expedition I made in search for a rare plant, and the need for DNA-assisted species identification devices.

New Facebook page

I have launched a Facebook page.

Exploring my damp patch

For many years, I've sought in vain for a particular wild flower on my local patch—a plant that inspired Charles Darwin to write an entire book on insectivorous plants.