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This is one of the most common members of the pea family.

Plants - Wildflowers 3

If all the hundreds or thousands of seeds or fruits produced by a plant fell directly underneath it and began to germinate, what would be the consequences? The soil would not be able to feed even a small proportion of the germinating seeds. Nature, however, has prevented such a situation via the shape/lightness of the seed, insects and of course the wind.

Don't forget to click on the photos to appreciate the full beauty of the flowers!

1 .

Can you identify this wildflower?

Photograph courtesy of Sannse

Yarrow

Field Bindweed

Birdsfoot-trefoil

Meadow Vetchling

Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Lathyrus
Species: L. pratensis
The stems of this plant can grow up to 120 cms, provided they have a firm support to which they can cling with their tendrils.
Infusions made from stems and leaves can sooth coughs and chronic bronchitis.

2 .

Can you identify this wildflower?

Photograph courtesy of Fredrik Lähnn at Wikipedia

Great Hairy Willow-herb

Meadow Vetchling

Birdsfoot-trefoil

Wood Anemone

Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Lotus
One of the most common members of the pea family.
A profusely blooming double-flowered form is sometimes cultivated in gardens.
A good fodder plant both for cutting and grazing.

3 .

Can you identify this wildflower?

Photograph courtesy of Jasper33

Kingcup

Toadflax

Wild Mustard

Cowslip

Order: Ranunculales
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Caltha
Species: C. palustris
A moist-loving plant which can be seen in spring and autumn, given favourable weather conditions.
Its juice has a sharp taste and is avoided by cattle.
In olden days, unopened flower-buds preserved in vinegar were a replacement of capers.

4 .

Can you identify this wildflower?

Photograph courtesy of www.flickr.com/photos/kazandrew/

Water Forget-me-not

Ground Elder

Lady's Smock

Mouse-ear Hawkweed

Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Aegopodium
Species: A. podagraria
Its odour attracts insects, especially bees.
Fresh, young leaves can be used in salads or cooked like spinach.
A form with variegated leaves is occasionally deliberately grown in gardens.

5 .

Can you identify this wildflower?

Photograph courtesy of Jeffdelonge

Toadflax

Ox-eye Daisy

Great Hairy Willow-herb

Wood Anemone

Order: Myrtales
Family: Onagraceae
Genus: Epilobium
Species: E. hirsutum
Often forms colonies along banks of rivers, streams, canals and ponds.
Prefers calcareous soils and its flowers produce a large quantity of nectar.
In Ancient Greece, its roots were said to have the power to tame any wild animal.

6 .

Can you identify this wildflower?

Photograph courtesy of Walter Siegmund

Heather

Germander Speedwell

Harebell

Cornflower

Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Campanula
Species: C. rotundifolia
Grows most often on rocks, in pastures and at the edges of forests.
Is occasionally found with white flowers.
A strong wind can flick the seeds several metres away from the mother plant.

7 .

Can you identify this wildflower?

Photograph courtesy of Aqwis

Cornflower

Kingcup

Spurge

Heather

Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Calluna
Species: C. vulgaris
Grows in pine and oak forests on acid soils, in old peat bogs and on moorlands.
Its roots live in association with certain species of fungi, without which it is unable to function.

8 .

Can you identify this wildflower?

Photograph courtesy of carol

Dwarf Mallow

Bladder Campion

Shepherd's Purse

Spurge

Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Malva
Species: M. neglecta
The fruits of this plant are colloquially known as 'cheeses'.
A useful herb, it contains a substance said to heal inflammations of the stomach and intestine.
It particularly likes soils rich in nitrogen.

9 .

Can you identify this wildflower?

Photograph courtesy of www.flickr.com/photos/notjake13/

Sheep's Sorrel

Coltsfoot

Scarlet Pimpernel

Aaron's Rod

Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Polygonaceae
Genus: Rumex
Species: R. acetosella
This plant is a good indicator of poor, sandy, acid soils.
It needs plenty of light to thrive well.
Has an extensive root system that forms numerous buds, giving rise to new plants.