Bogbean
Menyanthes trifoliata
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Foulshaw Moss
Season
Year-round. Flowers May to July.
Best time of day
Any. Shallow water.
Lake District
Foulshaw Moss. Bog pools. Tarn edges. That white fringe. Three leaves. Clover-like. Shallow water. May to July.
UK population
Widespread on bog and shallow water.
Overview
Bogbean has three leaves. Clover-like. That white fringe of flowers. Foulshaw Moss. Bog pools. Shallow water. May to July. Unmistakeable. Grows in water.
At a Glance
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Menyanthaceae |
| Habitat | Bog pool · Shallow water · Tarn edge |
| UK population | Widespread on bog and shallow water. |
| Lake District | Foulshaw Moss. Bog pools. Tarn edges. That white fringe. Three leaves. Clover-like. Shallow water. May to July. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Shallow water, bog pools. Foulshaw Moss, tarn edges. That white fringe. Three leaves. Clover-like.
Identification
Three leaves. Clover-like. White fringed flowers. Shallow water. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Bog pools. Foulshaw Moss. That white fringe. Three leaves. May to July.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.