Guide to spotting wildflowers

Primrose

 
Primula vulgaris

Flowering time: March-June

Size: 10-30cm

Where to find it: Woods, hedgebanks, grasslands, sea cliffs, mountains

A single, pale yellow flower, opening flat, on each fragile, downy stem, makes this familiar plant distinctive. Beware cultivated garden escapes, usually with deeper coloured flowers.