Tussilago farfara - Colt's-foot
As soon as we get the first warm days of spring,
coltsfoot burst into flower. They are plentiful in many parts of Wales
and are particularly common on heavy clay soil beside streams and
ditches.
The stems are reddish at first, paling to green as the
flowers develop. In the picture above, the large rounded leaves are not
yet visible; they generally appear as the flowers are fading.
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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