Where The Wild Flowers Grow
I came across clusters of red campion flowers while on a hike in the woods. The flowers are native to Europe but introduced to the Americas, where they took root. I read that you rarely see them in the wild, so I was a little mystified about why there were so many everywhere.
The whole trail was awash in colour with buttercups adding brilliant splashes of yellow to the scene.
They are biennial wildflowers that thrive on woodland edges where it's nice and shady, but more often than not, they are found on gardens.
The flowers are edible with medicinal properties, though this sounds more like folklore than science.
It is known as the "Fairy Flower" on the Isle of Man, where it is said to be a guardian of honey, among other legends.
I'm still wondering about these mystery flowers. There were so many of them in full bloom. What a spectacle!
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They are beautiful flowers, those campions, and would probably look lovely candied ...
That's a great idea. Candied flowers look beautiful and delicious.
First of all, I’d like to say that you’ve taken some wonderful photographs, and although these flowers aren’t usually found growing wild but rather in gardens, they were there at just the right moment. The whole path, lined with pink and yellow flowers, looks lovely, and I was particularly intrigued to hear that there’s a legend about this flower, the fairy flower.
The macro photos are beautiful; my favourite is the one of the bud, but they’re all very good. They brighten up the day and celebrate spring. Thank you so much and a big hug!!!💗
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It was a great experience seeing all those flowers along the path. I enjoy learning about the legends surrounding them. The Red Campions are associated with fairies, so they have to be handled carefully. Some people believe children should not pick them or the fairy will get angry and bring bad luck. You're also not supposed to bring them inside the house or the fairies will be unhappy. The macro shots brought out very nice details that can be easily missed.
Thank you!
Well then, watch out for fairies... and don't even look at the flowers up close, just to be on the safe side!!!
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Awwww... Great nature spaces!!! 😍
I enjoyed exploring that scene. Spring brings out some great blooms.
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So pretty. Loving all the northern hemi meadow bloom photos at the moment! I have seen this in English meadows.
This is the season when nature puts on a great show around these parts, and it's a sight to behold. Given that the campion flowers were introduced to BC from Europe, then the similarity between the two countries makes sense. It's nice to see them mixed with other native wildflowers like these buttercups.