Common Bluebell

Description:

A well-known woodland wildflower with purple-blue bell shaped flowers drooping from a curved stem. In some areas, it can form vast carpets on the forest floor, these are called "bluebell woods" (an absolutely stunning sight). In the UK, it's a protected species as it is threatened by hybridisation with the introduced Spanish bluebell.

Habitat:

Most commonly found in woodlands (particularly in ancient woodland of the UK), but also found around grasslands, hedgerows and sea cliffs.

Notes:

There are a few patches of bluebells on the University of Essex campus grounds, particularly around the wooded areas.