by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rear dunes
Rear dunes The dandelionThe dandelion is an abundant plant with beautiful yellow flowers that brighten up the rear dune fields in early summer. The wind spreads its light and fluffy seeds all over the...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rear dunes
Rear dunes Cow parsleyCow parsley is known as “spring’s bridal veil” The tiny flowers are chalky-white – like gossamer on long, graceful stems. It flowers in June and is common along the dry stone walls and roadsides in open...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rear dunes
Rear dunes The ragwortThe ragwort is poisonous and cattle are careful to avoid it. When the plant is abundant it’s easy to understand the saying that it “lays waste the landscape”. But it does have a beautiful...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rear dunes
Rear dunes Mountain ashThere is no tree more typical of Jæren than the modest mountain ash or rowan. It thrives in the harsh Jæren climate and livens up the open landscape. Its flowers provide food for many insects, and its red berries are highly prized by many...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rear dunes
Rear dunes The red elderThe red elder has red berries that appear in rounded clusters as early as July. These soft and juicy berries are a welcome source of food for many migratory birds that pass through Jæren in the late summer and...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rear dunes
Rear dunes The common elderThe common elder is found along the dry stone walls where the birds have unintentionally planted its seeds. The flowers make a fine tea when infused in boiling water, and traditional folklore says that it keeps colds away. The sweet...
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