Flora
a collection of native flowering plants
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Cuckoo Flower
(Cardamine pratensis)
Pratensis, Latin meaning, "From the meadow."
The name Cuckoo Flower derives from past cultures, where everything in nature had a link. This plant flowers co-incidentally, around the time Cuckoos appear. It is also quite often covered in "Cuckoo Spit," a white foamy mucus deposit, which in reality has nothing to do with Cuckoos. It is secreted by a small bug called the "Froghopper."
8" Print in 12" Mount £55.00
Apple Blossom
(Malus domestica)
Apple, The fruit from a flowering tree or shrub,, with a multitude of types and tastes. This example is from my own garden, it's name I have long since lost. Very sweet.
The blossoms are abundant in the spring and attract a host of insects, not least of these, The Bee.
8" Print in 12" Mount £55.00
Blackthorn
(Prunus spinosa)
Prunus spinosa, commonly known as Blackthorn or Sloe, has been widely used in traditional medicine for centuries. its flowers were used as a laxative, whilst the fruit had the polar opposite effect, it was used to bind the bowel. The bark was also used to treat bronchitis.
The fruit, the Sloe Berry, was, and is still used to make Gin. I can personally testify to the efficacy of the home made variety.
8" Print in 12" Mount £55.00
Wild Cherry
(Prunus avium)
Prunus avium, or Wild Cherry, is often known in Scotland as, "Gean."
It has an abundance of bright red fruits enjoyed by wildlife.
Avium, in its Latin title, refers to its means of propagation. Fruit eaten by many species of bird, who in turn, disperse the seeds.
8" Print in 12" Mount £55.00
Common Teasel
(Dipsacus fullonum)
The Common, or 'Wild' Teasel is commonly used in the floral industry, dried heads and stems are very distinct and long lasting.
It has a unique connection with human history. In the past, dried heads made a natural comb for carding wool before it was spun.
8" Print in 12" Mount £55.00
Fox & Cubs
(Pilosella aurantiaca)
Also known as Devil's paintbrush, Orange hawkweed
or Grim-the-collier.
Not typically associated with being a weed, although they commonly grow prolifically in hedgerows and around field boundaries.
