Spring cinquefoil
Especially in spring, the inflorescences and leaves of spring cinquefoil cover large areas of gravelly and sandy soils. Occurrence and …
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.
Small grape hyacinth
A small rarity in the wild are especially the larger groups of wild ‘small grape hyacinths’ (Muscari botryoides). ~ weak …
Blackthorn
The white flowers of the “Blackthorn” (Prunus spinosa) are among the first splashes of colour in the hedges in spring. …
Cherry plum
The cherry plum is a close relative of the cultivated plum and blackthorn. Its white flowers make it one of …
Bird’s-foot trefoil
In Latin, the common Bird’s-foot trefoil is known as “Lotus”, as are all other species of bloomfell. However, our native …
Wormwood
Only the bitter substances of the plant make it into vermouth spirits nowadays. This is a wild plant that has …
European yew
The european yew is an evergreen tree with conspicuous red fruits, which is especially popular with birds. Despite it’s beautiful …
European hazelwort
A highly poisonous plant with an inconspicuous appearance. However, the European hazelwort (Asarum europaeum) can easily be confused with the …
lady’s-slipper orchid
One of the most beautiful and strictly protected native orchids of europe: the „lady’s-slipper orchid” (Cypripedium calceolus). Occurrence and distribution: …
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 …