Wildflower names

Question 1

What is the Latin name for Bluebell?

Answer 1

Hyacinthoides non-scripta

Question 2

Which plant is known as Bird’s-foot Trefoil in Latin?

Answer 2

Lotus corniculatus

Question 3

What is the Latin name for Common Poppy?

Answer 3

Papaver rhoeas

Recognizable by its bright red flowers.

Question 4

What is the English name for Leucanthemum vulgare?

Answer 4

Oxeye Daisy

A common wildflower in Europe.

Question 5

What is the Latin name for Red Clover?

Answer 5

Trifolium pratense

Often used as a forage crop.

Question 6

What is the English name for Anthriscus sylvestris?

Answer 6

Cow Parsley

Commonly found along roadsides.

Question 7

What is the Latin name for Meadow Buttercup?

Answer 7

Ranunculus acris

Characterized by its bright yellow flowers.

Question 8

Which plant is referred to as Common Mallow in Latin?

Answer 8

Malva sylvestris

Known for its pink or purple flowers.

Question 9

What is the Latin name for Greater Knapweed?

Answer 9

Centaurea scabiosa

A perennial plant found in meadows.

Question 10

What is the English name for Iris pseudacorus?

Answer 10

Yellow Iris

Often found in wetland areas.

Question 11

What is the Latin name for Dog Rose?

Answer 11

Rosa canina

A wild rose species with pink flowers.

Question 12

What is the English name for Ficaria verna?

Answer 12

Lesser Celandine

Recognizable by its bright yellow flowers.

Question 13

What is the Latin name for Ragwort?

Answer 13

Jacobaea vulgaris

Known for its yellow flower clusters.

Question 14

What is the English name for Campanula rotundifolia?

Answer 14

Harebell

A delicate blue flower often found in grasslands.

Question 15

What is the Latin name for Common Vetch?

Answer 15

Vicia sativa

A climbing plant often found in fields.

Question 16

What is the English name for Digitalis purpurea?

Answer 16

Foxglove

Known for its tall spikes of tubular flowers.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Thymus serpyllum is known as _______.

Answer 17

Wild Thyme

Commonly used as a culinary herb.

Question 18

What is the Latin name for Common Sorrel?

Answer 18

Rumex acetosa

Recognizable by its sour-tasting leaves.

Question 19

What is the English name for Knautia arvensis?

Answer 19

Field Scabious

Attracts various pollinators.

Question 20

What is the Latin name for Common Toadflax?

Answer 20

Linaria vulgaris

A perennial plant with yellow flowers.

Question 21

What is the English name for Caltha palustris?

Answer 21

Marsh Marigold

Found in wet, marshy areas.

Question 22

What is the Latin name for Common Spotted Orchid?

Answer 22

Dactylorhiza fuchsii

A notable wild orchid in Europe.

Question 23

What is the English name for Anemone nemorosa?

Answer 23

Wood Anemone

Blooms in early spring in woodlands.

Question 24

What is the Latin name for Greater Stitchwort?

Answer 24

Stellaria holostea

Recognizable by its star-like flowers.

Question 25

What is the English name for Valeriana officinalis?

Answer 25

Common Valerian ## Footnote Known for its medicinal properties.

Question 26

What is the Latin name for Wild Marjoram?

Answer 26

Origanum vulgare ## Footnote Commonly used in cooking.

Question 27

What is the English name for Lythrum salicaria?

Answer 27

Purple Loosestrife ## Footnote Often found in wetlands and waterways.

Question 28

What is the Latin name for Common Knapweed?

Answer 28

Centaurea nigra ## Footnote A perennial plant with purple flowers.

Question 29

What is the English name for Rhinanthus minor?

Answer 29

Yellow Rattle ## Footnote A hemiparasitic plant found in grasslands.

Question 30

What is the Latin name for Common Agrimony?

Answer 30

Agrimonia eupatoria ## Footnote Often used in herbal remedies.

Question 31

What is the English name for Daucus carota?

Answer 31

Wild Carrot ## Footnote Known for its taproot and white flowers.

Question 32

What is the Latin name for Common Bistort?

Answer 32

Persicaria bistorta ## Footnote Often found in wet meadows.

Question 33

What is the English name for Viola riviniana?

Answer 33

Common Dog Violet ## Footnote A small purple flower found in woodlands.

Question 34

What is the Latin name for Common Eyebright?

Answer 34

Euphrasia officinalis ## Footnote Often found in grasslands and meadows.

Question 35

What is the English name for Fumaria officinalis?

Answer 35

Common Fumitory ## Footnote Known for its delicate pink flowers.

Question 36

What is the Latin name for Common Hemp-nettle?

Answer 36

Galeopsis tetrahit ## Footnote A plant often found in disturbed areas.

Question 37

What is the English name for Polygala vulgaris?

Answer 37

Common Milkwort ## Footnote Known for its blue or purple flowers.

Question 38

What is the Latin name for Common Restharrow?

Answer 38

Ononis repens ## Footnote A creeping plant often found in dry grasslands.

Question 39

What is the English name for Helianthemum nummularium?

Answer 39

Common Rock-rose ## Footnote Known for its bright yellow flowers.

Question 40

What is the Latin name for Common Scurvygrass?

Answer 40

Cochlearia officinalis ## Footnote Often found in coastal areas.

Question 41

What is the English name for Prunella vulgaris?

Answer 41

Common Selfheal ## Footnote Used in traditional medicine.

Question 42

What is the Latin name for Common Speedwell?

Answer 42

Veronica chamaedrys ## Footnote A small blue flower found in grasslands.

Question 43

What is the English name for Erodium cicutarium?

Answer 43

Common Storksbill ## Footnote Known for its distinctive seed pods.

Question 44

What is the Latin name for Common Tansy?

Answer 44

Tanacetum vulgare ## Footnote Recognizable by its yellow button-like flowers.

Question 45

What is the English name for Dipsacus fullonum?

Answer 45

Common Teasel ## Footnote Known for its prickly flower heads.

Question 46

What is the Latin name for Common Viper’s Bugloss?

Answer 46

Echium vulgare ## Footnote Attracts bees and other pollinators.

Question 47

What is the English name for Ranunculus aquatilis?

Answer 47

Common Water-crowfoot ## Footnote Found in freshwater habitats.

Question 48

What is the Latin name for Common Water-plantain?

Answer 48

Alisma plantago-aquatica ## Footnote Grows in shallow water and wetland areas.

Question 49

What is the English name for Achillea millefolium?

Answer 49

Common Yarrow ## Footnote Known for its feathery leaves and flowers.