What shape are the leaves?

Long, narrow, deeply toothed leaves

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Oval to spoon-shaped leaves with a wrinkled surface.

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Glossy, deeply lobed leaves with a slightly serrated edge.

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Heart-shaped (cordate) with toothed edges.

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What colour are the flowers?

White

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White to green

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Purple with a white centre

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Pale yellow with a darker yellow centre.

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How tall does it typically grow?

10–20 cm

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30–100 cm

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2–3 m

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5–10 m

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When does it usually flower?

April to June

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June–September

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March to October.

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February to April.

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Is it annual, biennial, or perennial?

Annual

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Biennial

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Perennial

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Which feature is unique to this plant?

Garlic-like smell when leaves are crushed.

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Solitary dark blue-black berries that grow individually on woody stems.

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Milky sap when broken

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Deep taproot and bright yellow flowers that turn into fluffy seed heads.

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Early spring flowers growing close to the ground on short stalks, one flower per stem.

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What type of soil does it prefer?

Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil that mimics woodland floors.

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Well-drained soil, tolerant of most soil types.

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Acidic, well-drained soil.

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Only found on alkaline soils

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Moist, shaded, nutrient-rich soils; often disturbed ground.

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Where is this plant commonly found in the UK?

Only in gardens.

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Riverbanks, and damp ancient woodlands

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Upland areas, heathland, moorland, and open woodland.

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Woodland edges, shaded gardens, hedgerows, riverbanks.

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How common is it in the UK?

Very common

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Common in some areas

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Endangered

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Found only in gardens

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Which picture correctly shows this species?

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Which picture correctly shows this species?

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Which plant could this species be confused with?

Cow parsley

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Chicory

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Honesty

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Ox eye daisy

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Leaves used in salads, pesto, or as a cooked green.

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Eaten fresh or used in pies, jams, and desserts.

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Leaves used in salads or cooked like spinach, flowers for wine, and roots sometimes roasted as a coffee substitute.

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Flowers traditionally used to make wine or added as decoration to salads.

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Are there any myths, legends, or folklore associated with it?

Was thought to ward off evil or signal the devil's presence

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People believed that by counting the number of seed that floated away you could tell you how many children you would have

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Traditionally used for heart health, circulation, and digestive issues.

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In some regions, they were considered a fairy food, and taking too many was thought to bring bad luck.

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Associated with spring, youth, and protection; primroses were believed to bring good luck and protect against evil.

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What medicinal uses is this species known for?

Traditionally used for eye health, digestion, and circulatory support.

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Used as a natural remedy for its antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.

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Has been used in the treatment of asthma, eczema, and skin irritation.

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Traditionally used as a diuretic, digestive aid, and liver tonic.

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Traditionally used for coughs, headaches, and mild anxiety.

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1. Question

What shape are the leaves?

2. Question

What colour are the flowers?

3. Question

How tall does it typically grow?

4. Question

When does it usually flower?

5. Question

Is it annual, biennial, or perennial?

6. Question

Which feature is unique to this plant?

7. Question

What type of soil does it prefer?

8. Question

Where is this plant commonly found in the UK?

9. Question

How common is it in the UK?

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13. Question

What is a traditional edible use of this plant?

14. Question

Are there any myths, legends, or folklore associated with it?

15. Question

What medicinal uses is this species known for?