There is a great diversity of wild flowers throughout the year bringing a floral beauty to the countryside.
To identify wildflowers check out http://www.nativeflower.co.uk
Tormental is a short creeping plant with yellow petals that is typically found in grassland, meadows and hedgerows. It can be used to treat wounds, stomach pain or made into a toothpaste and even to make a type of schnapps.
Germander Speedwell provides nectar for bees and a food source for the caterpillars of the Heath Fritillary butterfly. Wearing it in your button hole was considered good luck for travellers as it would ‘speed you well’ on your journey.
Cuckooflower has delicate pink flowers and is a sure sign that spring has arrived. It is commonly known as ‘Lady’s Smock’ and is found in woodland and wet meadows. Smock was once the slang term for a woman and the name may have alluded to certain springtime activities in the meadows!
The common daisy gets its name from the Old English for ‘days eye’ as the flowers are only open during daylight. In fact the composite flower heads are actually made up of lots of tiny flowers.
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