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.
Thursday, 15 February 2024
Plants We Used to Use 339. Primrose
Primrose (Primula vulgaris) flowers and leaves are edible in salads. Leaves can also be cooked in soups or used to make a 'tea' whereas young flowers make primrose wine. In the past, the roots were believed to be analgesic; anti-spasmodic; diuretic and an expectorant. It was especially used for colds.
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