liquorice milkvetch
The liquorice milkvetch is a sweet-tasting plant with unusual-looking flowers. The botanical species name “glycyphyllos” also reflects the “sweetness” of …
Category: species portrait
In this category I take more detailed look at the individual flowers. I describe them in the entries according to the following scheme:
Occurrence and distribution
Growth form
Stems & Leaves
Flowers
Endangerment of the plant
Distribution codes (these can be deciphered with the natural habitats & distribution areas list)
For professionals as well as interested people, there are many plants to discover. Have fun browsing.
Monkshood
‘Monkshood’ (Aconitum napellus) is the most poisonous plant in Europe. Even touching it can be dangerous. Eating small amounts of …
Lily of the valley
Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) has a fragrant scent – but its poisonous leaves are easily mistaken for ramsons! …
Late spider-orchid
The first time you see the late spider-orchid (Ophrys holoserica) is a special experience for many people. The shape of …
Common laburnum
~ german poisonous plant of the year 2012 ~ This southern european beauty is a member of the legume family …
Wisteria (chinese / japanese)
This Chinese or Japanese beauty is a member of the legume family (Fabaceae): the wisteria. However, you should not be …
Round-leaved sundew
The round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) is one of the smallest carnivorous plants in the moor. However, you have to look …
Black elder
The black elder (Sambucus nigra) has been known as a medicinal plant for centuries. However, there are also some myths …
Parsley
Parsley is a beloved culinary plant. However, it has been voted Germany’s poisonous plant of the year 2023. It is …
Autumn crocus
Only in the autumn do the flowers of the “autumn crocus” (Colchicum autumnale) open. But these flowers should not be …