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Buying something from the Kew Online Shop supports our vital science work. Did you know? The cowslip has many folk names due to its historical importance and fame, including 'key of heaven', 'paigles', 'bunch of keys' and 'herb Peter'. The name cowslip actually means 'cow-slop' i.
The cowslip is the county flower for Essex, Northamptonshire, Surrey and Worcestershire. The Wildlife Trusts manage many grassland and woodland habitats sympathetically for the benefit of all kinds of wildlife. Careful grazing with traditional breeds, hay-cutting at the right time, scrub clearance and coppicing are just some of the ways grasslands and woodlands are kept in good condition.
Species Primrose In mild years, the spring-flowering Primrose can appear as early as December. Cowslip is also a food plant for the Duke of Burgundy butterfly. The plant was traditionally used to treat sleeping problems as it is said to have a sedative quality, as well as the flowers being used to help treat coughs.
Cowslip leaves are used in Spanish cooking and have a slightly citrusy flavour. The flowers are traditionally used to flavour English country wine. Cowslips were traditionally picked on May Day to adorn garlands but also for other celebrations, such as weddings. Peter dropped the Key of Earth.
Cowslip Primula veris. What it looks like Where to find it Value to wildlife Uses Mythology and symbolism.
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