Britain’s varied landscapes are home to a rich array of beautiful native wildflowers. Many of Britain’s native wildflowers thrive in open grasslands or shaded woodlands. In this article, we’ll explore 50 British native flowers and wildflowers.
Bird’s-foot-trefoil is a herbaceous perennial from the legume or pea family (Fabaceae). In Britain, these plants are also known as eggs and bacon due to the color of their flowers.
Bittersweet is a woody herbaceous perennial from the nightshade family (Solanaceae). While not as poisonous as other nightshade plants, bittersweet is still slightly toxic.
Blackthorn is a flowering deciduous tree from the rose family (Rosaceae). Blackthorn belongs to the Prunus genus and is also known as sloe. These British native flowers are native throughout Britain, Europe, and western parts of Asia.
Bluebells are one of the most beloved native British wildflowers. These British native flowers are bulbous perennials from the asparagus family (Asparagaceae).
Bugle is a creeping herbaceous perennial from the mint or sage family (Lamiaceae). This low-growing plant grows best in acidic moorlands and grasslands or shady woodlands across Britain and Ireland.
Common buttercups are bright, cheery native British wildflowers from the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). Also known as giant buttercups or meadow buttercups, these plants are native to grassland.