Lesser Celandine is a characteristic spring flower of woodlands, hedgerows, graveyards and parks where its shiny flowers can carpet area with gold between March and May. Despite its name, it is not actually a close relative of Greater Celandine, and is a member of the buttercup family instead.
The Wildlife Trusts manage many woodland nature reserves sympathetically for a range of spring flowers, from golden Lesser Celandine to fragrant Ramsons, showy Bluebells to delicate Wood Anemones. A mix of coppicing, scrub-cutting and ride maintenance open up the woodland floor to the sun, helping many flowers and plants to thrive. You can help too: volunteer for your local Wildlife Trust and you could be involved in everything from traditional forest crafts to raising awareness about woodland wildlife.
