Wildflowers recorded in the reserve include bluebell, wood anemone, lily of the valley, red campion, winter aconite, snowdrop and crocus.
He decided to offer a lily of the valley each year to the ladies of the court.
The wildlife include pine martens and otters, while the flora includes pearl-bordered fritillary and lily of the valley.
However, plants such as lily of the valley, and orchids may be found in sheltered locations.
It is also customary to offer a lily of the valley to friends or family.
Items such as forget-me-not and lily of the valley flowers would typically be represented.
Unlike rose or jasmine, the smell of lily of the valley can not be extracted.
He was especially fond of the lily of the valley, to which he even wrote a poem.
