County flower of Devon, primrose, a wildflower emblem for each county in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man
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Devon

Primrose (Primula vulgaris)

Image:Primrose (Primula vulgaris)

Primroses have a strong presence in Devon's high-banked country lanes.

 

 

Local papermakers used to present little bunches to their customers to provide ‘a breath of Devon'.

Habitat: woods and hedgebanks. Flowers: March-May.

Image © Bob Gibbons/Natural Image