Spring flowers in Glen Affric
In April and early May a colourful profusion of flowers carpets the forest floor, particularly in the birchwoods, where many plants blossom before the new leaves on the trees open fully and shade the ground.
![]() Corymbs or flower clusters of rowan trees (Sorbus aucuparia) in spring, beside cascades on the Allt na Imrich stream.
![]() The delicate flowers of wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) often have their petals hanging downwards and partially closed, but when they are fully open the lilac-coloured veins are visible. |
![]() Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), near Badger Falls.
![]() Primroses (Primula vulgaris) and dog violets (Viola riviniana) are amongst the first flowers to appear in the spring. |
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