The mythology of wildflowers growing and blooming in Britain is unique. We enjoy their beauty every spring, but how much do we know about them?

1. Bluebell

Fairy thimbles are also called bluebells. They are known as dead man’s bells, too. Despite the flower’s delicate bloom, the plant has always been connected to the world belonging to the ‘little folk’. The folk announced a human death by ringing the bell-shaped flowers. Walking among fairy thimbles was considered risky, especially in the dark – that was the time of the day when the flowers were full of unlucky spell.

2. Forget-me-not

Another mysterious flower is the forget-me-not. It seems that every country has its own story about the history of its name. In Europe some believe that there was a couple who once went for a walk along the Danube. The man saw beautiful flowers and waded through the water to pick them for his girl. The current pulled him and the man drowned. The only words he said to her before he died were: “Forget me not”. The Ancient Egyptians used to believe that people who would put the leaves of the flower over the eyes would soon become prophets.