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.
Tuesday, 27 February 2024
Plants We Used to Use 374. Rowan
Mountain ash or Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) wood was sometimes used to make longbows. This tree's red berries were used to combat scurvy, as they are rich in vitamin C. In some countries, they were used to treat intestinal obstructions, as well as liver and gallbladder ailments.
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