A hardy perennial that flowers from May till August, the flowers are white, have five notched petals that grow out of a bladder like calyx, which gives the plant it's name. The leaves are oval in... More
British Wildflowers
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Encyclopedia of British Wildflowers
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Day-lily | Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus |
Perennial plant forming a dense tuft of grassy leaves. The flowers are lily-like, yellow and... more |
| Narrow-leaved Vetch | Vicia sativa subsp. nigra |
Climbing or procumbent plant with branching tendrils. Flowers bright pink-purple. Leaves divided... more |
| Bell Heather | Erica cinerea |
It's leaves are dark green and the flower is short stalked and a crimson purple colour. This... more |
| Bugle | Ajuga reptans |
A common herb often found growing in large clumps. The leaves are dark green with dark purplish... more |
| Chicory | Cichorium intybus |
A tall perennial plant that is a member of the Aster family and has hairy stems and large sky-... more |
Identification of British Wildflowers
 Salix caprea |
 Heracleum mantegazzianum |
 Persicaria minor |
 Melilotus officinalis |