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Pictures, identification and habitat guides to 650 wildflower species of Britain and Europe. Picture Galleries of plant families including 150 wild orchids. See also the nature and biology of orchids, systematics and taxonomy, conservation designations, and caring for orchids as house plants.

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Smyrnium olusatrum Alexanders
Linaria algarviana Algarve Toadflax
Allium subvillosum Allium subvillosum
Prunus dulcis Almond
Pinguicula alpina Alpine Butterwort
Clematis alpina Alpine Clematis
Minuartia obtusiloba Alpine Sandwort
Scilla bifolia Alpine Squill
Orobanche amethystea Amethyst Broomrape
Persicaria amphibia Amphibious Bistort
Orchis anatolica Anatolian Orchid
Andryala integrifolia Andryala
Anemone heldreichii Anemone heldreichii
Polygonatum odoratum Angular Solomon's-seal
Consolida ambigua Annual Larkspur
Solanum linnaeanum Apple of Sodom
Aquilegia vulgaris Aquilegia
Aristolochia paucinervis Aristolochia longa
Trifolium vesiculosum Arrowhead Clover
Balsamorhiza sagitata Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Astragalus lusitanicus Astragalus lusitanicus
Astragalus tragacantha subsp. vicentinus Astragalus tragacantha
Aubretia deltoidea Aubrieta
Colchicum autumnale Autumn Crocus
Gentianella amarella Autumn Gentian
Spiranthes spiralis Autumn Lady's Tresses
Acis autumnalis Autumn Snowflake
Scilla autumnalis Autumn Squill
Ophrys insectifera subsp. aymoninii Aymonin's Fly Orchid
Gynandriris sisyrinchium Barbary Nut
Potentilla sterilis Barren Strawberry
Melittis melissophyllum Bastard Balm
Linum narbonense Beautiful Flax
Ophrys apifera Bee Orchid
Ophrys apifera x Ophrys insectifera Bee Orchid x Fly Orchid
Erica cinerea Bell Heather
Bellardia trixago Bellardia
Bellardia trixago Bellardia
Oxalis Pes-capre Bermuda Buttercup
Ophrys bertolonii Bertoloni's Bee Orchid
Stachys officinalis Betony
Vaccinium myrtillus Bilberry
Primula farinosa Bird's-eye Primrose
Lotus corniculatus Birdsfoot Trefoil
Neottia nidus-avis Bird's-nest Orchid
Ophrys episcopalis Bishop's Ophrys
Sedum acre Biting Stonecrop
Lupinus micranthus Bitter Blue Lupin
Solanum dulcamara Bittersweet
Ferraria crispa Black Flag
Medicago lupulina Black Medick
Gymnadenia nigra subsp. rhellicani Black Vanilla Orchid
Silene vulgaris Bladder Campion
Tripodion tetraphyllum Bladder Vetch
Gaillardia aristata Blanket Flower
Geranium sanguineum Bloody Crane's-bill
Ajuga genevensis Blue Bugle
Aphyllanthes monspeliensis Blue Grass Lily
Cynoglossum creticum Blue Hound's Tongue
Lactuca perennis Blue Lettuce
Hyacinthoides non-scripta Bluebell
Platanthera obtusata Blunt-leaved Orchid
Narthecium ossifragum Bog Asphodel
Myrica gale Bog Myrtle
Hammarbya paludosa Bog Orchid
Anagallis tenella Bog Pimpernel
Andromeda porifolia Bog Rosemary
Menyanthes trifoliata Bogbean
Orchis mascula subsp. speciosa Bohemian Early Purple-orchid
Borago officinalis Borage
Bougainvillea glabra Bougainvillea
Sparganium erectum Branched Bur-reed
Lathyrus latifolius Broad-leaved Everlasting Pea
Epipactis helleborine Broad-leaved Helleborine
Epipactis helleborine var. albifolia Broad-leaved Helleborine
Epipactis helleborine var. purpurea Broad-leaved Helleborine
Epipactis helleborine var. viridiflora Broad-leaved Helleborine
Dactylorhiza majalis Broad-leaved Marsh-orchid
Potamogeton natans Broad-leaved Pondweed
Veronica beccabunga Brooklime
Fagopyrum esculentum Buckwheat
Anacamptis coriophora Bug Orchid
Anacamptis coriopohora subsp. fragrans Bug Orchid
Ajuga reptans Bugle
Typha latifolia Bulrush (Great reedmace)
Ophrys bombyliflora Bumblebee Orchid
Rosa pimpinellifolia Burnet Rose
Aethionema saxatile Burnt Candytuft
Neotinea ustulata Burnt-tip Orchid
Lupinus arboreus Bush Lupin
Petasites hybridus Butterbur
Ranunculus acris Buttercup
Pinguicula vulgaris Butterwort
Cotula coronopifolia Buttonweed
Elodea canadensis Canadian Pondweed
Carlina vulgaris Carline Thistle
Orobanche crenata Carnation-scented Broomrape
Lilium carniolicum Carnic Lily
Nepeta tuberosa Catmint (Nepeta tuberosa)
Centaurea pullata Centaurea pullata
Gymnadenia conopsea Chalk Fragrant Orchid
Chamorchis alpina Chamorchis alpina
Anacamptis morio subsp. champagneuxii Champagne Orchid
Cichorium intybus Chicory
Cistanche phelypaea Cistanche
Galium aparine Cleavers
Paeonia clusii Clusius's Peony
Campanula glomerata Clustered Bellflower
Aquilegia caerulea Colorado Blue Columbine
Tussilago farfara Coltsfoot
Asphodelus aestivus Common Asphodel
Camassia quamash Common Blue Camas
Orobanche minor Common Broomrape
Nepeta cataria Common Catmint
Hypochaeris radicata Common Catsear
Centaurium erythraea Common Centaury
Symphytum officinale Common Comfrey
Eriophorum angustifolium Common Cotton Grass
Melampyrum pratense Common Cow-wheat
Cuscuta epithymum Common Dodder
Viola riviniana Common Dog Voilet
Dracunculus vulgaris Common Dragon Arum
Lemna minor Common Duckweed
Scrophularia nodosa Common Figwort
Pulicaria dysenterica Common Fleabane
Lithospermum officinale Common Gromwell
Galeopsis tetrahit Common Hempnettle
Centaurea nigra Common Knapweed
Malva sylvestris Common Mallow
Senecio jacobaea Common Ragwort
Helianthemum nummularium Common Rock-rose
Cochlearia officinalis Common Scurvy-grass
Polygonatum multiflorum Common Solomon's-seal
Rumex acetosa Common Sorrel
Dactylorhiza fuchsii Common Spotted-orchid
Dactylorhiza fuchsii var. rhodochila Common Spotted-orchid
Linaria vulgaris Common Toadflax
Neottia ovata Common Twayblade
Valeriana officinalis Common Valerian
Vicia sativa Common Vetch
Ratibida columnifera Coneflower
Neotinea conica Conical Orchid
Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica Conical Orchid
Cardamine bulbifera Coralroot
Corallorhiza trifida Coralroot Orchid
Centaurea cyanus Cornflower
Eriophorum vaginatum Cotton-grass (Bog Cotton)
Anthriscus sylvestris Cow Parsley
Primula veris Cowslip
Ranunculus repens Creeping Buttercup
Potentilla reptans Creeping Cinquefoil
Lysimachia nummularia Creeping Jenny
Goodyera repens Creeping Lady's-tresses
Cirsium arvense Creeping Thistle
Melampyrum cristatum Crested Cow-wheat
Arum creticum Cretan Arum
Aristolochia cretica Cretan Birthwort
Ophrys cretica Cretan Ophrys
Phlomis cretica Cretan Phlomis
Cyclamen creticum Cretan Sowbread
Tulipa cretica Cretan Tulip
Scorzonera cretica Cretan viper's-grass
Erica tetralix Cross-leaved Heath
Cruciata laevipes Crosswort
Anemone coronaria Crown Anemone
Glebionys coronaria Crown Daisy
Cardamine pratensis Cuckoo Flower
Geranium dissectum Cut-leaved Cranesbill
Prunella laciniata Cut-leaved Self-heal
Ophrys kotschyi Cyprus Bee Orchid
Cytinus hypocistis Cytinus hypocistus
Cytinus ruber Cytinus ruber
Dactylorhiza maculata subsp. ericetorum Dactylorhiza maculata subsp. ericetorum
Dactylorhiza saccifera Dactylorhiza saccifera
Dactylorhiza xgrandis Dactylorhiza xgrandis
Narcissus pseudonarcissus Daffodil
Bellis perennis Daisy
Taraxacum officinale Dandelion
Ophrys sphegodes subsp. passionis Dark Ophrys
Epipactis atrorubens Dark-red Helleborine
Atropa belladonna Deadly Nightshade
Neotinea maculata Dense-flowered Orchid
Orchis intacta Dense-flowered Orchid
Succisa pratensis Devilsbit Scabious
Digitalis lanata Digitalis lanata
Dipcadi serotinum Dipcadi
Rosa canina Dog Rose
Mercurialis perennis Dog's Mercury
Erica ciliaris Dorset Heath
Filipendula vulgaris Dropwort
Epipactis dunensis Dune Helleborine
Viola tricolor subsp. curtisii Dune Pansy
Geranium phaeum Dusky Crane's-bill
Aristolochia baetica Dutchman's Pipe
Convolvulus tricolor Dwarf Convolvulus
Phlomis lanata Dwarf Jerusalem Sage
Malva multiflora Dwarf Tree Mallow
Viola reichenbachiana Early Dog Voilet
Myosotis ramosissima Early Forget-me-not
Gentianella anglica Early Gentian
Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. incarnata Early Marsh-orchid
Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. coccinea Early Marsh-orchid
Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. orchroleuca Early Marsh-orchid
Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. pulchella Early Marsh-orchid
Ophrys sphegodes Early Spider Orchid
Orchis mascula Early-purple Orchid
Serapias orientalis Eastern Tongue Orchid
Dactylorhiza sambucina Elder-flowered Orchid
Inula helenium Elecampane
Anticlea elegans Elegant Death Camas
Pedicularis groenlandica Elephant Head
Circaea lutetiana Enchanter's Nightshade
Sedum anglicum English Stonecrop
Epipactis lusitanica Epipactis lusitanica
Epipactis microphylla Epipactis microphylla
Epipactis neerlandica Epipactis neerlandica
Epipactis tremolsii Epipactis tremolsii
Erica multiflora Erica multiflora
Tolpis barbata European Umbrella Milkwort
Oenothera biennis Evening Primrose
Euphrasia officinalis Eyebright
Calypso bulbosa Fairy Slipper
Anacamptis collina Fan-lipped Orchid
Anacamptis collina Fan-lipped Orchid
Fedia cornucopiae Fedia
Liparis loeselii Fen Orchid
Foeniculum vulgare Fennel
Tanacetum parthenium Feverfew
Dodecatheon pulchellum Few-flowered Shooting Star
Convolvulus arvensis Field Bindweed
Trifolium campestre Field Clover/Hop Trefoil
Melampyrum arvense Field Cow-wheat
Eryngium campestre Field Eryngo
Myosotis arvensis Field Forget-me-not
Gladiolus italicus Field Gladiolus
Papaver rhoeas Field Poppy
Knautia arvensis Field Scabious
Stachys arvensis Field Woundwort
Butomus umbellatus Flowering Rush
Ophrys insectifera Fly Orchid
Orchis quadripunctata Four-spotted Orchid
Pilosella aurantiaca Fox and Cubs
Digitalis purpurea Foxglove
Lavandula stoechas French Lavender
Arisarum simorrhinum Friar's Cowl
Dianthus superbus Fringed Pink
Ruta chalepensis Fringed Rue
Nymphoides peltata Fringed Water-lily
Fritillaria lusitanica Fritillaria lusitanica
Dactylorhiza viridis Frog Orchid
Gennaria diphylla Gennaria diphylla
Veronica Chamaedrys Germander Speedwell
Epipogium aphyllum Ghost Orchid
Heracleum mantegazzianum Giant Hogweed
Himantoglossum robertianum Giant Orchid
Trollius europaeus Globe Flower
Onosma erectum Golden drop
Onosma graecum Golden drop
Onosma taurica Golden Drop
Chrysosplenium oppositifolium Golden Saxifrage
Solidago virgaurea Goldenrod
Muscari neglectum Grape Hyacinth
Parnassia palustris Grass of Parnassus
Sanguisorba officinalis Great Burnet
Astrantia major Great Masterwort
Thalictrum aquilegifolium Great Meadow Rue
Verbascum thapsus Great Mullein
Drosera anglica Great Sundew
Epilobium hirsutum Great Willowherb
Utricularia vulgaris Greater Bladderwort
Lotus pedunculatus Greater Birdsfoot Trefoil
Platanthera chlorantha Greater Butterfly-orchid
Chelidonium majus Greater Celandine
Centaurea scabiosa Greater Knapweed
Ranunculus lingua Greater Spearwort
Stellaria holostea Greater Stitchwort
Ophrys sphegodes subsp. spruneri Grecian Spider Orchid
Euphorbia acanthothamnos Greek Spiny Spurge
Pentaglottis sempervivens Green Alkanet
Platanthera huronensis Green Bog Orchid
Frasera speciosa Green Gentian
Helleborus viridis Green Hellebore
Epipactis phyllanthes Green-flowered Helleborine
Epipactis phyllanthes var. cambrensis Green-flowered Helleborine
Epipactis phyllanthes var. vectensis Green-flowered Helleborine
Anacamptis morio Green-winged Orchid
Cistus albidus Grey-leaved Cistus
Aegopodium podagraria Ground Elder
Glechoma hederacea Ground-ivy
Senecio vulgaris Groundsel
Cistus ladanifer Gum Cistus
Gymnadenia frivaldii Gymnadenia frivaldii
Gymnadenia odoratissima Gymnadenia odoratissima
Haquetia epipactis Haquetia
Campanula rotundifolia Harebell
Dactylorhiza cordigera Heart-flowered Marsh-orchid
Serapias cordigera Heart-flowered Serapias
Galium saxatile Heath Bedstraw
Gymnadenia borealis Heath Fragrant Orchid
Lobelia urens Heath Lobelia
Veronica officinalis Heath Speedwell
Dactylorhiza maculata Heath Spotted-orchid
Calluna vulgaris Heather - Ling
Dactylorhiza ebudensis Hebridean Marsh-orchid
Galium mollugo Hedge Bedstraw
Calystegia sepium Hedge Bindweed
Stachys sylvatica Hedge Woundwort
Helichrysum stoechas Helichrysum stoechas
Conium maculatum Hemlock
Oenanthe crocata Hemlock Water Dropwort
Eupatorium cannabinum Hemp Agrimony
Orobanche ramosa Hemp Broomrape
Hyoscyamus niger Henbane
Paris quadrifolia Herb Paris
Geranium robertianum Herb Robert
Impatiens grandulifera Himalayan Balsam
Helianthemum oelandicum Hoary Rock-rose
Heracleum sphondylium Hogweed
Asphodelus fistulosus Hollow-stemmed Asphodel
Anacamptis sancta Holy Orchid
Lunaria annua Honesty
Lonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle
Cerinthe major Honeywort - cream
Cerinthe major Honeywort - purple
Carpobrutus edulis Hottentot Fig - mauve
Carpobrutus edulis Hottentot Fig - yellow
Melampyrum scardicum Hungarian Cow-wheat
Hypericum olympicum Hypericum olympicum
Onopordum illyricum Illyrian Scotch Thistle
Iris albicans Iris albicans
Iris foetidissima Iris foetidissima
Iris lutescens Iris lutescens
Iris pseudopumila Iris pseudopumila
Iris reichenbachii Iris reichenbachii
Spiranthes romanzoffiana Irish Lady's Tresses
Dactylorhiza majalis var. kerrryensis Irish Marsh-orchid
Wahlenbergia hederacea Ivy-leaved Bellflower
Ranunculus hederaceus Ivy-leaved Crowfoot
Cymbalaria muralis Ivy-leaved Toadflax
Alliaria petiolata Jack-by-the-Hedge
Fallopia japonica Japanese Knotweed
Phlomis fruticosa Jerusalem Sage
Anthyllis vulneraria Kidney Vetch
Rhodiola rosea King's Crown
Orobanche elatior Knapweed Broomrape
Himantoglossum comperianum Komper's Orchid
Orchis purpurea Lady Orchid
Galium verum Lady's Bedstraw
Alchemilla vulgaris Lady's Mantle
Cypripedium calceolus Lady's Slipper Orchid
Calystegia silvatica Large Bindweed
Anchusa azurea Large Blue Alkanet
Arum italicum Large Cuckoo Pint
Euphorbia characias Large Mediterranean Spurge
Digitalis grandiflora Large Yellow Foxglove
Ophrys fuciflora Late spider-orchid
Anacamptis laxiflora Lax-flowered Orchid
Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. cruenta Leopard Orchid
Doronicum columnae Leopard's Bane
Arctium minus Lesser Burdock
Platanthera bifolia Lesser Butterfly-orchid
Ficaria verna Lesser Celandine
Centaurium pulchellum Lesser Centaury
Vinca minor Lesser Periwinkle
Misopates orontium Lesser Snapdragon
Ranunculus flammula Lesser Spearwort
Stellaria graminea Lesser Stitchwort
Neottia cordata Lesser Twayblade
Baldellia ranunculoides Lesser Water-plantain
Epipactis sancta Lindisfarne Helleborine
Geranium purpureum Little Robin
Himantoglossum hircinum Lizard Orchid
Serapias vomeracea Long-lipped Tongue Orchid
Anacamptis morio subsp. longicornu Long-spurred Orchid
Arum maculatum Lords and Ladies
Pedicularis sylvatica Lousewort
Ophrys speculum subsp. lusitanica Lusitanica Orchid
Dianthus deltoides Maiden Pink
Malcolmia flexuosa Malcolmia flexuosa
Cynomorium coccineum Maltese Fungus
Orchis anthropophora Man Orchid
Mandragora autumnalis Mandrake
Leucanthemum vulgare Marguerites
Galium palustre Marsh Bedstraw
Comarum palustre Marsh Cinquefoil
Gymnadenia densiflora Marsh Fragrant Orchid
Gentiana pneumonanthe Marsh Gentian
Epipactis palustris Marsh Helleborine
Pedicularis palustris Marsh Lousewort
Althaea officinalis Marsh Mallow
Senecio aquaticus Marsh Ragwort
Hypericum elodes Marsh St John's Wort
Cirsium palustre Marsh Thistle
Valeriana dioica Marsh Valerian
Epilobium palustre Marsh Willowherb
Stachys palustris Marsh Woundwort
Caltha palustris Marsh-marigold
Lilium martagon Martagon Lily
Geranium pratense Meadow Cranesbill
Cirsium dissectum Meadow Thistle
Lathyrus pratensis Meadow Vetchling
Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet
Orchis militaris Military Orchid
Polygala vulgaris Milkwort
Neotinea lactea Milky Orchid
Orchis lactea Milky Orchid
Ophrys speculum Mirror Orchid
Misopates calycinum Misopates calycinum
Mimulus guttatus Monkey Flower
Orchis simia Monkey Orchid
Silene acaulis Moss Campion
Arum ideum Mountain Arum
Dryas octopetala Mountain Avens
Antennaria dioica Mountain Everlasting
Gentiana parryi Mountain Gentian
Pilosella officinarum Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort
Malva moschata Musk Mallow
Herminium monorchis Musk Orchid
Orchis italica Naked Man Orchid
Narcissus calcicola Narcissus calcicola
Narcissus elegans Narcissus elegans
Narcissus serotinus Narcissus serotinus
Echium angustifolium Narrow-leaved Bugloss
Cistus monspeliensis Narrow-leaved Cistus
Lupinus angustifolius Narrow-leaved Lupin
Dactylorhiza traunsteinerioides Narrow-leaved Marsh-orchid
Epipactis leptochila Narrow-lipped Helleborine
Umbilicus rupestris Navelwort
Campanula trachelium Nettle-leaved Bellflower
Lapsana communis Nipplewort
Platanthera hyperborea Northern Green Rein-orchid
Dactylorhiza purpurella Northern Marsh-orchid
Dactylorhiza purpurella var. cambrensis Northern Marsh-orchid var. cambrensis
Silene nutans Nottingham Catchfly
Drosera intermedia Oblong-leaved Sundew
Dactylorhiza fuchsii subsp. okellyi O'Kelly's Spotted-orchid
Clematis vitalba Old Man's Beard
Nerium oleander Oleander
Scilla monophyllos One-leaved Scilla
Ononis pusilla Ononis pusilla
Ophrys apulica Ophrys apulica
Ophrys sphegodes subsp. araneola Ophrys araneola
Ophrys sphegodes subsp. aveyronensis Ophrys aveyronensis
Ophrys bertoloniiformis Ophrys bertoloniiformis
Ophrys sphegodes subsp. cretensis Ophrys cretensis
Ophrys dyris Ophrys dyris
Ophrys sphegodes subsp. gortynia Ophrys gortynia
Ophrys sphegodes subsp. mammosa Ophrys mammosa
Ophrys melena Ophrys melena
Ophrys parvimaculata Ophrys parvimaculata
Ophrys promontorii Ophrys promontorii
Ophrys regis-ferdinandii Ophrys regis-ferdinandii
Ophrys sicula Ophrys sicula
Ophrys x flavicans Ophrys x flavicans
Impatiens capensis Orange Balsam
Orchis sitiaca Orchis sitiaca
Ornithogalum narbonense Ornithogalum narbonense
Orobanche foetida Orobanche foetida
Senecio squalidus Oxford Ragwort
Primula elatior Oxlip
Paeonia broteroi Paeonia broteroi
Echium italicum Pale Bugloss
Onosma lucana Pale Golden Drop
Linaria repens Pale Toadflax
Narcissus papyraceus Paperwhite Narcissus
Paronychia argentea Paronychia
Pedicularis parryi Parry's Lousewort
Oenanthe lachenalii Parsley Water-dropwort
Anemone pulsatilla Pasqueflower
Tragopogon hybridus Pasture Goatsbeard
Centaurium scilloides Perennial Centaury
Sarcocornia perennis Perennial Glasswort
Sonchus arvensis Perennial Sow-thistle
Hypericum punctatum Perforate St John's Wort
Ophrys phryganae Phrygana Ophrys
Conopodium majus Pignut
Matricaria discoidea Pineaple Mayweed
Anacamptis papilionaceae Pink Butterfly Orchid
Orchis papilionacea Pink Butterfly Orchid
Silene colorata Pink Catchfly
Crepis rubra Pink Hawksbeard
Cypripedium acaule Pink Lady's Slipper Orchid
Oxalis articulata Pink Oxalis
Claytonia sibirica Pink Purslane
Bituminaria bituminosa Pitch Trefoil
Narcissus poeticus Poet's Narcissus
Polygala major Polygala major
Hieracium portlandicum Portland Hawkweed
Limonium recurvum subsp. portlandicum Portland Sea Spurge
Euphorbia portlandica Portland Spurge
Erica lusitanica Portuguese Heath
Drosophyllum lusitanicum Portuguese Sundew
Opuntia ficus-indica Prickly Pear
Argemone polyanthemos Prickly Poppy
Sonchus asper Prickly Sow-thistle
Primula vulgaris Primrose
Orchis provinicialis Provence Orchid
Phacelia sericea Purple Fringe
Lythrum salicaria Purple Loosestrife
Phlomis purpurea Purple Phlomis
Lathraea clandestina Purple Toothwort
Ajuga pyramidalis Pyramidal Bugle
Anacamptis pyramidalis Pyramidal Orchid
Anacamptis pyramidalis var. albiflora Pyramidal Orchid - white variety
Fritillaria pyrenaica Pyrennean Fritillary
Rhodiola rhodantha Queen's Crown
Gagea bohemica Radnor Lily
Silene flos-cuculi Ragged Robin
Ophrys iricolor Rainbow Ophrys
Campanula rapunculus Rampion Bellflower
Allium ursinum Ramsons
Anthemis rigida Rayless Chamomile
Odontites vernus Red Bartsia
Silene dioica Red Campion
Trifolium pratense Red Clover
Lamium purpureum Red Deadnettle
Cephalanthera rubra Red Helleborine
Glaucium corniculatum Red Horned-poppy
Vicia benghalensis Red Tufted Vetch
Centranthus ruber
Red Valerian
Gymnadenia rubra Red Vanilla Orchid
Persicaria maculosa Redshank
Linaria reflexa Reflexed-fruit Toadflax
Ononis repens Rest-harrow
Rhododendron ponticum Rhododendron
Dactylorhiza elata Robust Marsh-orchid
Dactylorhiza elata var. brennensis Robust Marsh-orchid var. brennensis
Petromarula pinnata Rock Lettuce
Crithmum maritimum Rock Samphire
Tulipa saxatilis Rock Tulip
Gentianopsis thermalis Rocky Mountain Fringed Gentian
Dactylorhiza romana Roman Orchid
Romulea bulbocodium Romulea bulbocodium
Epilobium angustifolium Rosebay Willowherb
Ranunculus omiophyllus Round-leaved Crowfoot
Drosera rotundifolia Round-leaved Sundew
Pyrola rotundifolia Round-leaved Wintergreen
Papaver hybridum Rough Poppy
Saxifraga tridactylites Rue-leaved Saxifrage
Lactuca tatarica Russian Lettuce
Cistus salviifolius Sage-leaved Cistus
Sanguisorba minor Salad Burnet
Tragopogon porrifolius Salsify
Ophrys tenthredinifera Sawfly Orchid
Serratula tinctoria Saw-wort
Anagallis arvensis Scarlet Pimpernel
Tripleurospermum inodorum Scentless Mayweed
Scilla peruviana Scilla peruviana
Calystegia soldanella Sea Bindweed
Silene uniflora Sea Campion
Pancratium maritimum Sea Daffodil
Eryngium maritimum Sea Holly
Tripleurospermum maritimum Sea Mayweed
Medicago marina Sea Medick
Lathyrus japonicus Sea Pea
Cakile maritima Sea Rocket
Armeria pungens Sea Rose
Spergularia media Sea Spurrey
Matthiola sinuata Sea Stock
Crambe maritima Sea-kale
Limonium vulgare Sea-lavender
Prunella vulgaris Self-heal
Serapias apulica Serapias apulica
Serapias neglecta Serapias neglecta
Serapias strictiflora Serapias strictiflora
Jasione montana Sheepsbit Scabious
Scandix pecten-veneris Shepherd's Needles
Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd's Purse
Geranium lucidum Shining Cranesbill
Asclepias speciosa Showy Milkweed
Lithodora fruticosa Shrubby Gromwell
Anagallis monelli Shrubby Pimpernel
Platanthera dilatata var. leucostachys Sierra Rein-orchid
Silene rothmaleri Silene rothmaleri
Malcolmia littorea Silver Sea-stock
Potentilla anserina Silverweed
Veronica filifirmis Slender Speedwell
Hypericum pulchrum Slender St John's-wort
Pseudorchis albida Small White Orchid
Silene gallica Small-flowered Catchfly
Serapias parviflora Small-flowered Serapias
Ophrys galilaea Small-flowered Yellow Bee Ophrys
Lepidium heterophyllum Smith's Pepperwort
Urospermum dalechampii Smooth Golden Fleece
Sonchus oleraceus Smooth Sow-thistle
Fritillaria meleagris Snake's-head Fritillary
Antirrhinum majus Snapdragon
Achillea ptarmica Sneezewort
Gentiana nivalis Snow Gentian
Gagea serotina Snowdon Lily
Galanthus nivalis Snowdrop
Yucca glauca Soapweed Yucca
Ophrys fusca Sombre Bee Orchid
Orchis olbiensis Southern European Early Purple Orchid
Dactylorhiza praetermissa Southern Marsh-orchid
Hyacinthoides hispanica Spanish Bluebell
Iris xiphium Spanish Iris
Scolymus hispanicus Spanish Oyster Plant
Linaria amethystea Spanish Toadflax
Orchis pauciflora Sparse-flowered Orchid
Mentha spicata Spear Mint
Ophrys biscutella Spectacled Ophrys
Veronica spicata Spiked Speedwell
Myriophyllum spicatum Spiked Water Milfoil
Tuberaria guttata Spotted Rock-rose
Trollius laxus Spreading Globe Flower
Claytonia perfoliata Spring Beauty
Gentiana verna Spring Gentian
Scilla verna Spring Squill
Ecballium elaterium Squirting Cucumber
Ornithogalum umbellatum Star-of-Bethlehem
Saxifraga stellaris Starry Saxifrage
Erodium lebelii Sticky Stork's-bill
Urtica dioica Stinging Nettle
Chenopodium vulvaria Stinking Goosefoot
Helleborus foetidus Stinking Hellebore
Arbutus unedo Strawberry Tree
Spiranthes aestivalis Summer Lady's Tresses
Myrrhis Odorata Sweet Cicely
Viola odorata Sweet Voilet
Cephalanthera longifolia Sword-leaved Helleborine
Tanacetum vulgare Tansy
Vallisnaria spiralis Tape-grass
Muscari comosum Tassle Hyacinth
Dipsacus fullonum Teasel
Datura stramonium Thorn-apple
Allium triquetrum Three-cornered Leek
Matthiola tricuspidata Three-horned Stock
Acis trichophyllum Three-leaved snowflake
Armeria maritima Thrift (Sea Pinks)
Serapias lingua Tongue Orchid
Neotinea tridentata Toothed Orchid
Potentilla erecta Tormentil
Adoxa moschatellina Townhall Clock
Hypericum humifusum Trailing St John's Wort
Potentilla anglica Trailing Tormentil
Traunsteinera globosa Traunsteinera globosa
Erica arborea Tree Heath
Malva arborea Tree Mallow
Phlomis tuberosa Tuberous Phlomis
Oenanthe fistulosa Tubular Water Dropwort
Vicia cracca Tufted Vetch
Ranunculus asiaticus Turban Buttercup
Viola biflora Two-flowered Violet
Epipactis dunensis subsp. tynenensis Tyne Helleborine
Sparganium emersum Unbranched Bur-reed
Verbascum arcturus Verbascum arcturus
Pedicularis verticillata Verticillate Lousewort
Vicia melanops Vicia melanops
Epipactis purpurata Violet Helleborine
Epipactis purpurata var. rosea Violet Helleborine
Limodorum abortivum Violet Limodore
Echium vulgare Viper's Bugloss
Erysimum cheiri Wallflower
Ophrys trollii Wasp Orchid
Geum rivale Water Avens
Ranunculus fluitans Water Crowfoot
Scrophularia auriculata Water Figwort
Myosotis scorpioides Water Forget-me-not
Lobelia dortmanna Water Lobelia
Mentha aquatica Water Mint
Persicaria hydropiper Water Pepper
Callitriche stagnalis Water Starwort
Nasturtium officinale Water-cress
Verbascum sinuatum Wavyleaf Mullein
Reseda luteola Weld
Meconopsis cambrica Welsh Poppy
Corallorhiza maculata f. intermedia Western Coralroot (brown-stemmed)
Corallorhiza maculata f. immaculata Western Coralroot (yellow, spotless)
Corallorhiza mertensiana Western Coralroot Orchid
Neottia cordata var. nephrophylla Western Heart-leaved Twayblade
Aquilegia elegantula Western Red Columbine
Penstemon whippleanus Whipple's Penstemon
Platanthera dilatata White Bog Orchid
Silene latifolia White Campion
Trifolium repens White Clover
Lamium album White Deadnettle
Cephalanthera damasonium White Helleborine
Reseda alba White Mignonette
Ophrys candica White Ophrys
Helianthemum apenninum White Rock-rose
Asphodelus albus White-flowered Asphodel
Fumaria capreolata White Ramping-fumitory
Nymphaea alba White Water-lily
Angelica sylvestris Wild Angelica
Brassica oleracea Wild Cabbage
Daucus carota Wild Carrot
Salvia verbenaca Wild Clary
Allium ampeloprasum Wild Leek
Reseda lutea Wild Mignonette
Pastinaca sativa Wild Parsnip
Paeonia mascula Wild Peony
Fragaria vesca Wild Strawberry
Thymus polytrichus Wild Thyme
Limonium sinuatum Winged Sea-lavender
Eranthis hyemalis Winter Aconite
Petasites fragrans Winter Heliotrope
Anemone nemorosa Wood Anemone
Geum urbanum Wood Avens
Vicia orobus Wood Bitter-vetch
Melampyrum nemerosum Wood Cow-wheat
Geranium sylvaticum Wood Crane's-bill
Lilium philadelphicum Wood Lily
Teucrium scorodonia Wood Sage
Ophrys scolopax Woodcock Orchid
Ophrys scolopax subsp. apiformis Woodcock Orchid
Lithophragma parviflorum Woodlandstar
Galium odoratum Woodruff
Oxalis acetosella Wood-sorrel
Viola arborescens Woody/Shrubby Violet
Achillea millefolium Yarrow
Anemone palmata Yellow Anemone
Lamium galeobdolon Yellow Archangel
Asphodeline lutea Yellow Asphodel
Parentucellia viscosa Yellow Bartsia
Campanula thyrsoides Yellow Bellflower
Cicendia filiformis Yellow Centaury
Ciota tinctoria Yellow Chamomile
Aquilegia flavescens Yellow Columbine
Pseudofumaria lutea Yellow Corydalis
Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag Iris
Narcissus bulbocodium Yellow Hoop Petticoat Daffodil
Glaucium flavum Yellow Horned-poppy
Lysimachia vulgaris Yellow Loosestrife
Lupinus luteus Yellow Lupin
Ophrys lutea Yellow Ophrys
Lysimachia nemorum Yellow Pimpernel
Rhinathus minor Yellow Rattle
Astericus maritimus Yellow Sea daisy
Gagea peduncularis Yellow Star of Bethlehem
Nuphar lutea Yellow Water-lily
Blackstonia perfoliata Yellow-wort
Trifolium medium Zigzag Clover

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