Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Taraxacum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, consisting of species commonly known as dandelions. The scientific and hobby study of this genus is called taraxacology. While the genus is native to Eurasia, the two most common species worldwide, T. officinale (the common dandelion) and T. erythrospermum (the red-seeded dandelion), were introduced from Europe to North America, where they are considered an invasive species. Dandelions thrive in temperate regions and can be found in yards, gardens, sides, among crops, and in many other habitats. Both species are entirely edible and have a long history of consumption. The common name dandelion (/ˈdændəlaɪ.ən/ DAN-də-ly-ən), derived from the French ” dent-de-lion ” meaning ‘lion’s tooth’ about the jagged leaves, is also applied to specific members of the genus.
Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa)
Anemonoides nemorosa (syn. Anemone nemorosa), commonly known as the wood anemone, is an early spring flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, native to Europe. Other common names include windflower, European thimbleweed, and smell fox, referring to the musky scent of the leaves. This perennial herbaceous plant grows to a height of 5–15 cm.
Scilla (Scilla Bifolia)
Scilla (/ˈsɪlə/) is a genus comprising approximately 30 to 80 species of bulb-forming perennial herbaceous plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae. Commonly referred to as squills in English, these plants are native to woodlands, subalpine meadows, and seashores across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. A few species have also become naturalized in Australasia and North America. Their flowers are typically blue, white, or pink. Purple varieties are also known; most bloom in early spring, though some flower in autumn. Several Scilla species are prized as ornamental garden plants.
Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus)
Crocus vernus, commonly known as the spring crocus or giant crocus, is a species belonging to the Iridaceae family. It is native to the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Balkans. This plant, along with its cultivars and those of Crocus flavus (the Dutch crocus), is often used for ornamental purposes. Among cultivated crocus species, Dutch crocuses are more prominent than others, such as Crocus chrysanthus (the snow crocus). Depending on the year, Crocus vernus typically begins flowering around the same time as or up to two weeks after Crocus chrysanthus. The height of Crocus vernus ranges from 10 to 15 cm.