Deadly nightshade
One of the most poisonous beauties in the plant kingdom, the “deadly nightshade” (Atropa belladonna) – because the italian word …
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.
Spring cinquefoil
Especially in spring, the inflorescences and leaves of spring cinquefoil cover large areas of gravelly and sandy soils. Occurrence and …
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: …