Wildflowers of the United Kingdom and Ireland

Marsh Marigold is a herbaceous perennial found in wet woodlands, damp meadows and along stream banks. It also grows well in the shallow margins of a pond. This hairless, stout wildflower resembles a buttercup (it is, after all, from the buttercup family). However, there are a few features that ...
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Wild Strawberry is a member of the Rose family and closely related to the Blackberry and Raspberry. This perennial herb occurs naturally throughout the Northern Hemisphere and grows on woodland edges, hedgerow banks and grasslands where a little moisture and sunshine are present. The name ...
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The common name “self-heal” comes from the use of some species to treat a range of minor disorders. It’s a very common plant throughout Britain and Ireland, abundant in pastures and lawns, on roadsides and waste ground; typically associated with moist, fertile soils. It ...
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Red Campion provides a vivid splash of pink in spring that contrasts with almost anything else in flower at the same time. Red Campion thrives in a wide variety of habitats including woodland, roadside verges, hedgerows and rocky ground. It is widespread throughout the UK and thrives best ...
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The Common Dog-violet is so called due to its lack of perfume – the word ‘dog’ being used to mean it was considered inferior to the Sweet Violet (Viola odorata), its close relative, which is quite fragrant. It is often found in deciduous woodland, hedgerows and old pastures ...
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