Champion Species: Globeflower

Trollius europaeus

 GlobeflowerDid you Know?

Once abundant in Bowland, the globeflower has been declining and is now found at just a few sites of species rich grassland within the National Landscape. It is a spectacular species found in limey damp patches within grasslands. The Bowland Hay Time Project is facilitating the propagation of globeflower seedlings from local sustainably sourced seed. 

Fun Fact

The globeflower's "globe" shape is made up of ten sepals, rather than petals. The true petals are narrow and contained within the globe.

Identification:

Spherical, lemon-yellow flowers that remain almost entirely closed, like a yellow bud. The plant has deeply cut, palm-like leaves with serrated edges and grows to a height of 30-70 cm in damp, shady locations such as riverbanks, wet meadows, and damp woodlands.

Web link:

Scottish Wildlife Trust