3. Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)
The beautiful bluebell is a sure sign that spring is here. Covering the woodland floor in a sea of vibrant blue they are a spectacular site. Sadly the native species is being threatened by the invasive Spanish bluebell (Hyacinthoides hispanica) which are bigger and paler in colour.
In folklore it is said that anyone who hears a bluebell ring will soon die! Fields of bluebells are also often associated with fairy enchantments.
Best time to see: mid-April to late-May
Best place to see in North Devon: Beckland Woods, near Brownsham, Peppercombe to Bucks Mills coast path, and Barton Wood, near Watersmeet