Globe Flower
Trollius europaeus
UK Green ListModerate๐ 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
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Habitat | Damp grassland ยท Hay meadow ยท Limestone |
| UK population | Localised. Northern England. Declining. |
| Lake District | Eastern Lakes. Damp grassland. Limestone. That yellow globe. May to July. Declining. Worth seeking out. Unmistakeable. |
| Conservation | UK 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.