WILDFLOWERS

DAISY FAMILY

Coltsfoot Tussilago farfara is a perennial often found at the edge of Hainault Lake during spring. Its yellow flowers grow on scaly stems and the tooth-edged leaves appear after the flowers have gone to seed.

Pineappleweed Matricaria discoidea is a common plant of disturbed ground and path edges seen from May until October.. It has yellowish-green flower heads, feathery leaves and grows to a height of 12cm.  When the flower-heads are crushed an aroma similar to that of pineapple is released. This plant was introduced to Britain during the late 19th century.