Scientists are surprised at how many flowers are open in the U.K. this winter. Usually, between 20 and 30 types of flowers are open. This year, scientists found 368 different flowers in bloom. Some are five months early. Scientists say this is because of climate change. Last year was the warmest year ever in Britain. A scientist said: "Fifty years ago, people looking for plants in flower at the start of the year found 20 species. This year, the total has amazed us."

The scientist said mild winters were changing when flowers open. He said: "We thought that the snow…before Christmas would have finished most flowering…but it seems not to be the case." The most common flowers to open were daisies and dandelions. Britain's weather agency said: "All months except August were warmer than average, and this was the warmest year on record for the UK. It was also wetter than average for many locations."