St. John’s wort
For over 2000 years, the “St. John’s wort” has been known as an important medicinal plant. But this is only one …
Category: plant identification
Kidney vetch
The true kidney vetch is difficult to miss on the dry grasslands due to its yellow flowers. At the same …
Silver thistle
The “common silver thistle” (Carlina acaulis ssp. acaulis) is considered the “miracle flower” of Emperor Charlemagne – It was also …
White bedstraw
The white bedstraw is a well-known meadow plant. It used to be used as a substitute for rennet in the …
Fragrant orchid
Due to its size, the fragrant orchid can often be overlooked in forest meadows. Yet the small flowers are true …
White clover
The „white clover” is one of the best-known clovers in our gardens and meadows. It is also considered to be …
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 …