Nottingham Catchfly’s Comeback | Nottingham News

The Nottingham Catchfly, a ghost of Nottingham Castle’s past, vanished by the 1930s due to urban sprawl — but it’s making a comeback. Once a night-blooming white flower that lured moths with its scent, it was rediscovered in 2020 thanks to a community-driven repopulation effort that sent seed packs to 900 homes. Though habitat loss and maybe even a rogue gardener played roles in its disappearance, the plant’s resilience is alive — still growing on castle grounds despite heatwaves. It’s more than a flower; it’s a symbol of nature’s fragility and our duty to protect native species. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b96a5201c8b558f8