Do you know what blooms in the Viewpark glen?

This plant produces hydrocyanic acid and all its parts are very toxic to humans. Has tough leaves.

One of the oldest spices used in Europe. Chopped leaves are used for flavouring in salads or for pesto.

Also known as meadow cress, cuckoo flower or milkmaids

This plant has numerous health benefits and contains vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and copper. Collect new leaves in early spring when they are fresh and tender. Delicious when added to scrambled eggs.

In the buttercup family, this spring flower is native to Europe and East Asia.

On the Isle of Man, it is known as ‘blaa ny ferrishyn’ (fairy flower) and has a local taboo against picking it.

Its original name is knitbone because of its amazing ability to heal broken bones. Can also be used on sprains, pulled muscles and wounds and bruises.

Galium odoratum. Has very delicate tiny flowers. Also known as wild baby's breath or master of the woods.

Edible and often used in farming to improve soil fertility and manage grass weeds and used as animal feed.

A small drop of sweet nectar can be found at the end of each of its flower.

It has nodding, purple-and-orange flowers that hang on delicate, purple stems. Grows in damp habitats

The Scots saying "Ne'er cast a cloot til Mey's oot“ conveys a warning not to shed any clothes before the summer has fully arrived and the Mayflowers (blossoms of this tree) are in full bloom.