The Lakes Wildlife

Globe Flower

Trollius europaeus

UK Green ListModerate๐Ÿ“ Eastern Lakes
Season
Year-round. Flowers May to July.
Best time of day
Any. That globe.
Lake District
Eastern Lakes. Damp grassland. Limestone. That yellow globe. May to July. Declining. Worth seeking out. Unmistakeable.
UK population
Localised. Northern England. Declining.

Overview

Globe flowers are yellow globes. The eastern Lakes. Damp grassland. Limestone. May to July. Declining. Worth seeking out. Unmistakeable. Not marsh marigold. Globe. Closed.

At a Glance

OrderRanunculales
FamilyRanunculaceae
HabitatDamp grassland ยท Hay meadow ยท Limestone
UK populationLocalised. Northern England. Declining.
Lake DistrictEastern Lakes. Damp grassland. Limestone. That yellow globe. May to July. Declining. Worth seeking out. Unmistakeable.
ConservationUK Green List

Where to See It

Damp grassland, hay meadows. The eastern Lakes, limestone. That yellow globe. Unmistakeable. Declining.

Identification

Yellow globe. Closed. Not marsh marigold. Damp grassland. Unmistakeable.

Viewing & Photography Tips

May to July. Eastern Lakes. Damp grassland. That globe. Declining. Worth seeking out.

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.