Neither a spurge nor a laurel, Spurge Laurel, Daphne laureola, was once used medicinally, according to Stevens in “Discovering Wild Plant Names.”
Picture taken February 9.
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Helleborus foetidus, a Christmas rose about to flower. First time I’ve noticed this on the way into the wood.
Picture taken on February 9.
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Spreading the leaves of Ivy, Hedera helix, across the path of those worse for wear could bring them to their senses, according to Baker in “Discovering the Folklore of Plants.”
Picture taken January 22.
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Dog’s Mercury, the very toxic Mercurialis perennis.
Picture taken January 22.
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Always nice to spot a Primrose, Primula vulgaris.
Picture taken January 22.
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Hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna.
Picture taken January 22.
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Primrose, Primula vulgaris.
Picture taken December 16.
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Quercus robur.
Picture taken December 10.
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Wishing you a peaceful and healthy 2025.
Ivy leaf, Hedera helix, pictured on December 3.
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Holly, Ilex aquifolium.
Picture taken December 3.
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Rubus fruticosus.
Picture taken December 3.
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Acer campestre.
Picture taken November 16.
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