The Rosamund Diaries

Latin name :  Isatis tinctoria  Ecology and habitat Woad thrives in temperate climates preferring well-drained soils. It is relatively...

Latin name: Primula vulgaris Habitat : Primroses thrive in shady, moist environments, making ancient woodlands, hedgerows, and...

Latin name: Galanthus nivalis Habitat and distribution:   Native to Europe and the Middle East, snowdrops have a firm foothold in the...

Latin Name: Prunus spinosa Height: up to 4m Conservation status: Common Origin:  native to UK and Europe Blackthorn is a deciduous...

Latin name:  Ilex aquifolium Height: up to 15m Conservation status : Common Origin:  Native Holly is one of our most familiar evergreen...

Scientific Name:   Euonymus europaeus Habitat: Spindle is a native tree to the UK and much of Europe. It is found most commonly on the...

Family : Crassulaceae Species :   Sedum   Common Names: Sedastrum, Sedum, Stonecrops There are over 300 different species of these...

Scientific Name:   Achillea millefolium Habitat: Yarrow is a tough plant of many grasslands, from lawns to verges and meadows. Yarrow...

Scientific Name: Urtica Dioica Nettles grow up to 5 feet tall and have opposing green leaves, which are coarsely toothed, oval, pointed...

Scientific Name: Senecio jacobaea Habitat : bare ground or thin vegetation allows the development of seedlings. Flowering time : July...

Latin name : Rhinanthus minor Distribution : widespread, common, grassland Flowering time : May-June Description Yellow rattle is an...

Common name: Cowslip Scientific name: Primula veris Family: Primroses Origin: native Flowering season: April to May Habitat: dry chalky...