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part of the British countryside. Cardamine pratensis is commonly
known as the cuckoo flower, presumably because it flowers at the
same time as the cuckoo appears (we noticed both on the same
day). The cuckoo flower is a member Scarlet beetles (6mm - 8mm
long) with black heads eat the leaves, flowers and seedpods of
lilies and other members of the lily family. Don't mistake them
for ladybirds. Between April and September the beetles lay eggs
on the undersides of leaves after flowering to promote new
growth, which you can use over winter.May-OctoberMay-October30
minutesBay, Laurus nobilis x1Flat-leaf parsley, Petroselinum
crispum x1French tarragon, Artemisia dracunculus x1Greek sage,
Salvia officinalis 'Greek' x2Lemon versatile and can be chopped
and added to all types of salads. Chive flowers have a similar
taste and are delightful scattered over baked potatoes. Chopped
celery leaf adds flavour and texture to salads and goes well
with root vegetable