wild flower

[gertie50]

Morning All,

Can anyone tell me what kind of wild flower this is? I saw it whilst walking through a wooded area by the river.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79331682@N02/9530289446/

Many thanks,

Gertie

[Paulines7]

It is Marum Maculatum, referred to as "Lords and Ladies" but also known as "Cuckoo Pint".

Although this is an Irish site, the plant is found throughout the UK.  I posted this link as it shows the flower and the seed head. 

http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/environment-geography/flora-fauna/selected-wild-flowers-of/lords-and-ladies-%28arum-ma/

[gertie50]

Thank you Paulines7

Gertie

[Palustris]

Did you know it has the most common names of any British native plant?