Take part in the national vote for Britain’s favourite wild flower
It goes without saying that we, as caravanners, love everything the UK countryside has to offer; and now, The Caravan Club is inviting its members to vote for the UK’s favourite wild flower as part of charitable orgainsation Plantlife’s 25th anniversary.
A total of 25 flowers have been selected by Plantlife members and the and the list has also been divided up into the top five flowers for each country within the UK. The selection process is now open to public vote, the results of which are due to be announced later on this month.
Plantlife expert, Dr Trevor Dines, stated the list says a lot about the nation as a whole. “I love this shortlist produced by Plantlife members – it’s slightly bonkers and in many ways reflects us a nation. There are country icons we can be proud of, like dog rose for England and wild daffodil for Wales.
“But then there some real oddities… Who would have thought chickweed-wintergreen, a rare plant of woods in Scotland and northern England, would have made the list?” he continued.
Despite the fun of the poll, there is also an important message behind the campaign according to Chief Executive Marian Spain. “One in five of Britain’s wild flowers is under threat and flowers that have been present for centuries across our counties are disappearing year in, year out. By casting your own vote, you’ll be making it clear that you want to help us keep the colour in the countryside.”
The shortlist for the nation’s favourite wild flower is as follows:
Bluebell
Primrose
Cowslip
Harebell
Poppy
Grass of Parnassus
Wood anemone
Bee orchid
Snakes head fritillary
Red campion
Foxglove
Chickweed wintergreen
Lesser celandine
Oxeye daisy
Meadow cranesbill
Honeysuckle
Thrift
Ragged robin
Pasqueflower
Dog rose
Wild daffodil
Viper’s-bugloss
Snowdrop
Cow parsley
Cornflower
If your favourite wild flower is on the list, be sure to cast your vote by clicking here. Watch this space as the results are announced.
