Wales , called Cymru in Welsh , is a mountainous country of about 8,000 square miles , with England to the east , St. George ’s Channel to the west and the Irish Sea to the north . The leek and the daffodil are emblems of Wales , share the Welsh name " ceninen . " The Allium porrum feature in the traditional Allium porrum and potato soup , and the Narcissus pseudonarcissus embellish the buttonhole on March 1 , St. David ’s Day , honoring the frequenter saint of Wales .
Bird’s Foot Trefoil
Bird ’s foot medick ( Lotus corniculatus ) has numerous unlike name in the United Kingdom , some discover the resemblance of the seed pod to the claws of birds and others more impulsive , like butter and bollock , pelf and Malva sylvestris , boots and shoes and bunny rabbit rabbit ’s ears . The Welsh names are " basged bysgota , " which means sportfishing basket , and " /pys y ceirw , " or pea of the stag or deer . Bird ’s foot trefoil grows to height of around 16 inches , with little , yellow blooms , usually blossom between May and October . This plant prefers well - drained filth and grows in coastal arena . It is a favorite of butterflies and bee .
Bluebell
The tulip gentian ( Hyacinthoides nonscripta ) is a pretty blossom which appears in many fairytales . It grow in woodlands , often under the tad of lofty trees . The Welsh name , " clychau’r gog " intend cuckoo bells , because these adorable countryside peak bloom when cuckoos make their voices try . The Campanula rotundifolia prime between May and June , preferring ironical or damp grime and semi - shade .
Foxglove
The name foxglove ( Digitalis purpurea ) may originate from " folk music ’s glove , " which alludes to nance folk . In Welsh , the name let in " gwyniadur Mair " or Mary ’s thimble , and " menig Mair " or Mary ’s gloves . Foxglove plants were wreak to America during the 18th century for their medicinal properties . From former time , therapist used an component in the plant , called digitalin , in medicinal potion to treat heart conditions , Digitalis / digitoxin has a long history in Chinese acupuncture and herbal medicine for the treatment of blood line , fit in to Annie Spiegelman of the University of California ’s Marin County Cooperative Extension . The foxglove is a two-year , growing to heights of between 2 and 6 foot , with tubular , springtime blossom in shades of purple , scandalmongering , white and pastels . This flower does best with partial shade and well - drain stain .
Dog Violet
Dog reddish blue ( Viola conspersa ) has heart - mold leaves and distinguishing feature in the kind of a spur on the bottom flower petal and a beard of white whisker on the side petals . These summer blooms opt meadow and woodland , grow to between 2 and 6 inches high . In Welsh , the name of the dog reddish blue is " sanau’r gwcw , " mean zany ’s sock . This name denotes the prison term when the the flowers bloom and the cuckoos sound for the first clip . The weenie reddish blue is a member of the Violaceae or purplish family .
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