According to legend,

 Coltsfoot 
originated where the Celtic-Roman horse goddess Epona rode. Her hoofprints transformed into the plant, which explains the connection to its large, hoof-like leaves.

But before the leaves appear, sunny yellow blossoms stretch towards the light, waiting for spring.

Coltsfoot is considered a symbol of resilience and life's triumph over winter.

In ancient Europe, the plant was believed to mark places where nature spirits roamed or underground water veins flowed.

In antiquity and the Middle Ages, the golden-yellow blossom was a symbol of the homes of apothecaries and healers. Healers often painted the flower on their doorposts to indicate their profession.

Naked blossoms, proud, yellow, and free – defy winter:

"It's over."

Greetings from the forest,
Forest Elf Eva