Wildflower names Flashcards
Latin-English names
What is the Latin name for Bluebell?
Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Which plant is known as Bird’s-foot Trefoil in Latin?
Lotus corniculatus
What is the Latin name for Common Poppy?
Papaver rhoeas
Recognizable by its bright red flowers.
What is the English name for Leucanthemum vulgare?
Oxeye Daisy
A common wildflower in Europe.
What is the Latin name for Red Clover?
Trifolium pratense
Often used as a forage crop.
What is the English name for Anthriscus sylvestris?
Cow Parsley
Commonly found along roadsides.
What is the Latin name for Meadow Buttercup?
Ranunculus acris
Characterized by its bright yellow flowers.
Which plant is referred to as Common Mallow in Latin?
Malva sylvestris
Known for its pink or purple flowers.
What is the Latin name for Greater Knapweed?
Centaurea scabiosa
A perennial plant found in meadows.
What is the English name for Iris pseudacorus?
Yellow Iris
Often found in wetland areas.
What is the Latin name for Dog Rose?
Rosa canina
A wild rose species with pink flowers.
What is the English name for Ficaria verna?
Lesser Celandine
Recognizable by its bright yellow flowers.
What is the Latin name for Ragwort?
Jacobaea vulgaris
Known for its yellow flower clusters.
What is the English name for Campanula rotundifolia?
Harebell
A delicate blue flower often found in grasslands.
What is the Latin name for Common Vetch?
Vicia sativa
A climbing plant often found in fields.
What is the English name for Digitalis purpurea?
Foxglove
Known for its tall spikes of tubular flowers.
Fill in the blank: Thymus serpyllum is known as _______.
Wild Thyme
Commonly used as a culinary herb.
What is the Latin name for Common Sorrel?
Rumex acetosa
Recognizable by its sour-tasting leaves.
What is the English name for Knautia arvensis?
Field Scabious
Attracts various pollinators.
What is the Latin name for Common Toadflax?
Linaria vulgaris
A perennial plant with yellow flowers.
What is the English name for Caltha palustris?
Marsh Marigold
Found in wet, marshy areas.
What is the Latin name for Common Spotted Orchid?
Dactylorhiza fuchsii
A notable wild orchid in Europe.
What is the English name for Anemone nemorosa?
Wood Anemone
Blooms in early spring in woodlands.
What is the Latin name for Greater Stitchwort?
Stellaria holostea
Recognizable by its star-like flowers.
What is the English name for Valeriana officinalis?
Common Valerian
Known for its medicinal properties.
What is the Latin name for Wild Marjoram?
Origanum vulgare
Commonly used in cooking.
What is the English name for Lythrum salicaria?
Purple Loosestrife
Often found in wetlands and waterways.
What is the Latin name for Common Knapweed?
Centaurea nigra
A perennial plant with purple flowers.
What is the English name for Rhinanthus minor?
Yellow Rattle
A hemiparasitic plant found in grasslands.
What is the Latin name for Common Agrimony?
Agrimonia eupatoria
Often used in herbal remedies.
What is the English name for Daucus carota?
Wild Carrot
Known for its taproot and white flowers.
What is the Latin name for Common Bistort?
Persicaria bistorta
Often found in wet meadows.
What is the English name for Viola riviniana?
Common Dog Violet
A small purple flower found in woodlands.
What is the Latin name for Common Eyebright?
Euphrasia officinalis
Often found in grasslands and meadows.
What is the English name for Fumaria officinalis?
Common Fumitory
Known for its delicate pink flowers.
What is the Latin name for Common Hemp-nettle?
Galeopsis tetrahit
A plant often found in disturbed areas.
What is the English name for Polygala vulgaris?
Common Milkwort
Known for its blue or purple flowers.
What is the Latin name for Common Restharrow?
Ononis repens
A creeping plant often found in dry grasslands.
What is the English name for Helianthemum nummularium?
Common Rock-rose
Known for its bright yellow flowers.
What is the Latin name for Common Scurvygrass?
Cochlearia officinalis
Often found in coastal areas.
What is the English name for Prunella vulgaris?
Common Selfheal
Used in traditional medicine.
What is the Latin name for Common Speedwell?
Veronica chamaedrys
A small blue flower found in grasslands.
What is the English name for Erodium cicutarium?
Common Storksbill
Known for its distinctive seed pods.
What is the Latin name for Common Tansy?
Tanacetum vulgare
Recognizable by its yellow button-like flowers.
What is the English name for Dipsacus fullonum?
Common Teasel
Known for its prickly flower heads.
What is the Latin name for Common Viper’s Bugloss?
Echium vulgare
Attracts bees and other pollinators.
What is the English name for Ranunculus aquatilis?
Common Water-crowfoot
Found in freshwater habitats.
What is the Latin name for Common Water-plantain?
Alisma plantago-aquatica
Grows in shallow water and wetland areas.
What is the English name for Achillea millefolium?
Common Yarrow
Known for its feathery leaves and flowers.
