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Cowslip
Edible 
Spring 
Summer
The slightly citrus flavoured cowslip flowers.
Cowslips are now a common sight growing in large numbers in grassland.
| Hedgerow Type | |
| Common Names | Cowslip |
| Scientific Name | Primula veris |
| Season Start | May |
| Season End | Sep |
Please note that each and every hedgerow item you come across may vary in appearance to these photos.
Leaves
The leaves are Dark green, oblong and crinkly and without the flower very hard to distinguish from other primulas.
Flowers
Bright yellow, with five petals. Deeply trumpet shaped. Flowering from April to June. Unlike the Primrose, Cowslips have many flowers on one stem, the Primrose has only one flower per stem.
Habitat
Grassy areas, meadows, parks, banks, path sides and flowerbeds.
Possible Confusion
The Primrose, pictured, or other primulas until they flower.
Taste
The flowers have a slightly citrus taste and look great in salads.
The leaves are slightly bitter but covered in dressing make a good salad ingredient.
Frequency
Common.
Collecting
Never take all the flowers, leave some to do their thing.
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