April 2011 part 12

Bluebell wood . The good weather has brought the bluebells out early this year. There is nothing more beautiful than the sights, smells and sounds of an English Bluebell Wood --in my opinion.

Bluebells (Endymion non-sciptus) This species is native to western Europe. It grows 20-50cm high and carpets woods with its purple/blue flowers.
Amongst the bluebells were dotted red campion.

Red Campion (Silene dioica) Grows in woods and hedgerows. Flowers May-June. Can be red or pink.
Campions are associated with snakes, the pounded seed being used to  treat snake bite. (I don't know how successfully. )