Cowslip | Hainault Forest

Cowslip

Primula veris

Cowslip is a herbaceous perennial found in the meadows during spring. It grows to a height of 25cm and has a rosette of basal leaves. The yellow flowers appear in clusters of 10–30 blooms together on a single stem. It is closely related to the primrose which is also a spring flower. Once common in meadows, but with loss of habitats it is now falling into decline and the bright yellow nodding flowers are becoming a harder to find.