This creeping member of the rose family spreads by means of runners that
root at leaf nodes. Its leaves are often silver on upper and lower surfaces early in the
year, and the underside of the leaves often remains silver.
Silverweed loves damp places, and is often to be found on cliff walks or
beside country lanes where the soil is heavy.
The flowers, typically 2 cm across, first appear in May, and
Silverweed
can sometimes be found in bloom as late as September.
Wildflowers of Wales
This wildflower is one of many dozens that are featured in the First Nature Guide to the
Wonderful Wildflowers of Wales, Volume 1 - Woodland and Waysides.
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