Marsh Cinquefoil. Dyes were produced from the roots and flowers in days gone by and the leaves are reputed to be good for making tea. |
Also known as Marsh Five Fingers. Related to the Wild Strawberry. A great scource of nectar for bees. |
Common Cotton-grass...........a member of the sedge family and not a grass. |
I don't think I have ever knowingly seen Marsh Cinquefoil John. Now that I see that it is good for making tea, I may suggest that the RSPB group makes a visit as some are very interested in the tea drinking side of things! Cheers.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Yorkshire Tea man myself.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite rare apparently Brian. Associated with marshes and bogs.
John,
ReplyDeleteonce again you put out something that I have never heard of let alone seen. Really like the first picture.
PS. I'm a Ringtons man through and through
I had you down as a PG Tips guy. Something about the stars of the adverts , I think.
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