UK Flowers

Question 1

Chrysanthemum

Answer 1

From the Asteraceae family.
Native to East Asia and northeastern Europe.

Plant in spring. Lots of sunlight and heavy fertilisation. Start blooming in early autumn. “The flower of November”

EDIBLE
Used for medicinal purposes.
Tea brewed from them similar to chamomile.

Question 2

Tulip

Answer 2

Red, pink, yellow or white.

From the Liliaceae family.

Planted in autumn, flower in the spring.
Life span: 2-5 years.
Need lots of sunlight & good drainage.

Tulips are POISONOUS.
- causes skin/mouth irritation, abdominal upset & dizziness.

Question 3

Foxglove

Answer 3

“Digitalis”
Family: Plantaginaceae

Grow best in full sun with light afternoon shade. Like moist/well-drained soil with slight acidic PH.

HIGHLY TOXIC to dogs, cats & humans - irregular heart function & death.

Signs of poisoning include stomach upset, small eye pupils, blurred vision, strong slow pulse, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, excessive urination, fatigue, muscle weakness and tremors, stupor, confusion, convulsions, abnormal heartbeats, and death.

Question 4

Columbine

Answer 4

“Aquilegia”

Family: Ranunculaceae

Found in: meadows, woodlands, higher altitudes.

Plant: autumn
Bloom: mid-spring to early summer.
Conditions: well drained soil, dappled shade.
Colour: purple, yellow, pink, blue,
Scent: most have none apart from Rocky Mountain columbine (sweet scent).
Life span: short. Two years. Spread through self seeding.

EDIBLE flowers
TOXIC leaves, seeds & roots

Question 5

Daffodil

Answer 5

“Narcissus”

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Colour: yellow, white
Scent: delicate sweet and spicy

Plant: autumn
Bloom: spring
Conditions: well drained soil, full or partial sun.

TOXIC bulb (severe vomiting & diarrhoea), sap (eye and skin irritation)

Question 6

Daisy

Answer 6

Name: Bellis perennis
Family: Asteraceae
Colour: white, yellow, light pink
Scent: subtle, herbaceous green scent.

Plant: spring
Bloom: summer - fall
Conditions: cool temp, partial sun, moist & fertile soil.
Lifespan: 7-10 days or 2-3 years for gerbera

EDIBLE
Leaves are bitter
Do not consume in high quantities
Known to irritate some cats and dogs

Question 7

Iris

Answer 7

Name: Iris
Family: Iridaceae
Colour: purple, blue, yellow, white, pink, orange, brown, black.
Scent: powdery, suede or fresh bread.

Plant: autumn
Bloom: late spring - early summer
Conditions: consistent water, full sun
Lifespan: 5-20 years

TOXIC
Burning of mouth and throat, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea.
Skin contact with seeds/leaves/roots may cause dermatitis.

Question 8

Hyacinth

Answer 8

Name: Hyacinthus
Family: Asparagaceae
Colour: white, cream, light pink, purple, red, cobalt
Scent: powerful. Floral green with sweet/spicy notes:

Plant: early autumn
Bloom: March and April
Conditions: moist but never wet.
Lifespan: 3-4 years

TOXIC
Contains oxalic acid in stem, leaves, flowers in small quantities.
Red painful irritated skin. Cause internal burns if ingested.