Caltha palustris
The West End Common forms part of the Esher Commons, owned and managed by Elmbridge Borough Council. The River Mole forms the western boundary of the common, flowing past a steep sandy area known locally as "The Ledges". Plant species typical of ancient woodland are found in this area, including bluebells ("Hyacinthoides non-scriptus"), marsh marigolds ("Caltha palustris") and golden saxifrages ("Chrysosplenium" sp.). large bittercress ("Cardamine amara") and the non-native Himalayan balsam ("Impatiens glandulifera").