Pay particular attention to parks, waste ground and walls, and don’t forget to check the pavement cracks too. Here you will find nine of the most common species that you’re likely to encounter in urban areas. Or why not check out one of our wild flower ID guides listed at the bottom of the post? Town Chances are that you’ll also find a few species that aren’t included here – you can find lots more information on the Plantlife website, including ways to submit your findings to their records.
These are separated into Town and Country/Woodland, but bear in mind that there will be some overlap, so it’s worth looking at both lists. In this article we’ve featured a number of wild flowers that you’re likely to find, either in your garden or when out walking. For beginners, we suggest starting during the flowering season). (For other times of the year, a guide such as the Vegetative Key to the British Flora is invaluable – but it may take a bit of practice. Spring and early summer are the perfect time to study your local plants as many will be in flower at this time, making them much easier to identify. Plus, there are numerous studies that suggest that being around plants has benefits for our mental wellbeing, including improved concentration and memory as well as a better overall mood.
Monitoring their abundance and diversity is key to understanding the health of our habitats. Image by L WilkesPlants and fungi are not only beautiful and interesting to study, but they also provide the building blocks on which all of our other wildlife (and ourselves) depend. Germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys).
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