In earlier centuries it was for the usefulness of flowers more than for their beauty that people went out into the fields and woods to look for them.

Understanding wild flowers.

When a flower has been identified once, it should be possible to recognise it at a glance on subsequent occasions just by its size, colour and character; but in the beginning, a quick glance is never enough.

How to identify flowers.

As early as March, with snow still on the ground, marsh-marigolds may often be seen lighting up windswept marshes and damp woods with their brilliant golden flowers and bright green, glossy leaves.

Marsh-marigold Caltha palustris.