This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Saturday, 30 December 2023
Plants We Used To Use 197. Greater knapweed
Greater knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) flowers can be added to salads. The plant's leaves have been used as a poultice to treat skin ulcers and wounds. In Wales, the Physicians of Myddfaii, included Greater knapweed, along with other herbs, to counter adder bites.
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Wooden Tops 20. Horse chestnut
Horse chestnut wood is rather weak but has been used to make furniture. Its absorbant properties, however, make it ideal for fruit racks an...
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Greater spearwort ( Ranunculus lingua ) has been used in traditional medicine to treat rheumatism, skin conditions and digestive problems.
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Green buckwheat ( Fagopyrum tartaricum ) is also called 'Tartar buckwheat'. It's a domesticated food plant, producing kernels. ...
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Daily shots of my fully compostable Oyster mushroom pot, received for Christmas. Omelettes ahoy!
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