Wild flowers: names and photos

It is a kind of garlic , specifically known as bear’s garlic . It is one of the edible wild plants used for its medicinal value as a natural antibiotic. In addition, this is one of the field plants that is typical of humid forest areas, such as oak or beech trees.

Also belonging to the Compositae family, this plant, commonly known as mountain sesame , has alternate gray-green leaves and yellow flowers . It blooms during the summer, generally on rocky and rocky areas, as you can see in this image.

Although anagalis , which is how this plant is commonly known and is a name very similar to its scientific name, usually produces flowers with a wide range of colors , it is one of the most recognized pink wildflowers for its high value aesthetic. In the same way, it is also used as a medicinal plant to treat problems such as epilepsy. It usually grows in dry and sandy soils and is native to Europe.

This wild plant that blooms from late winter to spring and is typical of Europe, especially the Mediterranean. Commonly known as anemone, it features white , purple, blue, red, and yellow wildflowers .

Also known as narrow-leaved calves, bunnies or dragons , this wild plant with pink flowers belongs to the Scrofulariaceae family. Its stems are erect, its leaves are linear and its flowers have a characteristic deep pink color. It is typical of calcareous and stony soils. Its flowering season is quite long, from late winter to late spring.

Of popular name arenaria, thorny grass or fly wing , this plant is a herbaceous one that has its origin in the mountain areas of south-western Europe. It is typical of stony and rocky terrain, being a species of low height, almost always less than 20 cm, and with a widely branched structure. Its small flowers, of about 2 cm, are very striking for their clear white color , with a light green center.

The common daisy is one of the best-known wildflowers in the world. It is typical of Europe and North Africa. It is generally used for its ornamental value but has also begun to be used in the kitchen. In addition, it has diuretic and healing properties. It usually grows in meadows and areas with abundant grass.

We encourage you to discover the different types of daisies , as well as the basic care of daisies .

Also known as openers , it belongs to the Compositae family and has erect and folious stems, alternate leaves and flowers in terminal yellow chapters . This wildflower usually grows on the roadsides between spring and summer.

It is known much more by its common name: sweet chicory . It is a wild plant that, more specifically, is a biennial or lively herbaceous plant, has reed stems, alternate leaves and flowers in yellow chapters .

The saffron is one of the wild plants more valued in the culinary world for its bitter taste and aroma. Growing them is a very delicate process, which is why it is one of the most expensive wildflowers in the world. In addition, it has very characteristic purple bell flowers despite its small size.

The wild caterpillar or white dandelion , common names for this edible wild plant , usually grows easily in orchards, roads and even vineyards. It was used for raw salads and for its digestive and detoxifying properties.

The one known as Irish heather is one of the wild plants with pink or purple campanulate flowers most characteristic of steep areas or ravines. In addition, its color stands out not only on the stone, but even in the snow since it is very resistant to frost when flowering during winter.

This perennial rhizomatous wild plant, known as rock arzolla , is characterized by its highly segmented whole leaves and tubular flowers in a wide variety of colors ranging from white to mauve. It is normal to find it in grassland or scrub areas. Its flowering season begins in early summer.

The so-called holly or false mistletoe is a plant that has become a symbol of Christmas. It is a small, slow-growing tree that rarely exceeds 10 meters in height. It is best known for its small red fruits , which are toxic and should be avoided by children or pets ingesting them. Its flowers, although less popular, are small in size, but very pretty, of a more pure white or spotted depending on whether they are male or female. Blooms in spring and welcomes semi-shady locations.

Here you can learn more about Holly Care .

The rhododendron is a plant of Asian origin, specifically from the Himalayan area. It is one of the most valued purple, pink and white wildflowers for its high ornamental value . However, planting in public places is not recommended as its flowers release a certain toxin that is harmful to the little ones.

Commonly known as cosconilla , this wild plant blooms throughout the year and its flowers are always yellow. In addition, it is typical of meadows and open or open places. Cosconilla is used in traditional natural medicine to heal and protect the liver.

Commonly known as horse celery , this herbaceous plant, typical of ravines and riverbanks, is one of the wild edible plants widely used both for its diuretic properties and vitamin C. In addition, its fruits are used as a flavoring for dishes such as salads or rice.

The Cempasúchil or tagete flower , the common name of this species native to Mexico and Central America, is one of the most representative flowers of the Day of the Dead. This bright yellow to red flower blooms in the fall. It is one of the most consumed edible wildflowers in Mexico. It can be eaten raw as a topping for tamales, in soups and even in herbal teas. Its flavor is quite characteristic, with a sweet and citrus touch.

Another of the best known wild flowers is the dandelion , which belongs to the Asteraceae family. Although many call it a weed, it has yellow flowers with healing properties . In addition, its form of seed dispersal is very characteristic. Its fragile cypselas are blown away by the wind creating an almost magical atmosphere.

In this video you can learn more about dandelion and its health properties.

Perhaps it is one of the least known wild plants in the world. It is known as thistle and has compound leaves and solitary flowers with up to 5 yellow and white petals . This wild plant blooms all year long on the roadsides.

Known as horse’s foot or claw is one of the yellow wildflowers used as an ingredient in salads for its aroma and flavor. In addition, it can also be used in infusions to improve respiratory conditions such as asthma.

Belonging to the Orchid family, this wild plant with yellow flowers can grow up to 9 centimeters tall. The flowering time of the beehive orchid is in spring and usually grows in environments of meadows or scrub areas.

The wild poppy is one of the best-known wildflowers due to its striking deep red , bell-shaped flowers. They grow to almost 50 cm in height. In addition, it is from it the opium latex is extracted, which is used to produce morphine.

This annual herbaceous plant belongs to the Labiatae family. Its common name is algarabía and it has simple, reddish erect stems. Its flowers are very small, they are grouped in inflorescences and range from red to purple . They usually grow in grasslands and in stony areas during the spring.

This plant is used for its medicinal properties. Among them, its richness in omega-3s and its use as an anti-inflammatory stand out. Although purslane , its common name, usually has showy, small yellow flowers, there is a variety, Portulaca oleracea grandiflorun , which has even more showy, multi-colored flowers.

We encourage you to learn more about it with this other post about Purslane: properties and what it is for .

The lavender , also sometimes known as lavender, is a wild plant semiarbustiva type. This plant is very characteristic for its purple wild flowers and for its aroma . It is a plant capable of adapting without problems to any type of soil and can be grown both in gardens and in pots. In addition, it has medicinal properties.

If you like this plant, here you can discover 12 types of lavender .

These blue wildflowers belong to the Legume family. They are also called alberjón , lizard bean, wolf bean and titones.

This plant has erect, hairy stems, compound leaves, and flowers arranged in whorls of up to 5 flowers. These can vary in color from blue to light purple . It is also typical of the roadsides and blooms during the spring.

The thyme is a wild plant native to the Mediterranean. Also shrub-like like lavender, it can grow up to 40 cm in height. It is very easy to grow and produces quite showy small white flowers . If you like this plant, we encourage you to learn how to plant thyme and Care thyme .

Now that you know these names and have seen these photos of wild flowers , you may be interested in discovering 22 spring flowers .

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