White clover
The „white clover” is one of the best-known clovers in our gardens and meadows. It is also considered to be …
Author: Michael Richter
German fringed gentian
One of the most striking native gentians. The German fringed gentian is a specially protected species. ~ Specially protected species …
Black henbane
Black henbane is one of the most dangerous nightshade plants in our native flora. In the Middle Ages, the herb …
Industrial hemp
To many people, the hemp plant is known for its “medicinal benefits”. Yet the almost THC-less industrial hemp is used …
Bavarian Bastard Toadflax
The bavarian bastard toadflax is regarded as a semi-parasitic plant. Yet the delicate flowers have a beautiful appearance. Occurrence and …
“Eriskircher Ried” – The nature reserve at Lake Constance
Probably one of the best-known nature reserves on the shores of Lake Constance is the “Eriskircher Ried”. It has become …
Pasqueflower, common
A native mountain resident, the “common cowbell / common pasqueflower” (Pulsatilla vulgaris). ~ Weak poisionous plant ~ Occurrence and distribution: …
Garlic mustard
The common garlic mustard has a slightly garlicky flavour. But it is not only us humans who like these plants. …
Lesser celandine
The “lesser celandine” (Ficaria verna, Ranunculus ficaria L.) used to be considered an aid against scurvy. The plant has a …
Winter aconite
The “winter aconite” (Eranthis hyemalis) is one of the first plant to appear in spring. Furthermore, this is a popular used …