by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach Sand couch grassWith its greenish-grey flowers, sand couch grass is one of the largest wild herbs found along the Jæren coast. It can cause a violent skin irritation if you touch...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach SilverweedSilverweed has beautiful yellow flowers and long shoots that creep along the ground. It flourishes best on slopes of mixed gravel and shell...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach Common scurvy grassCommon scurvy grass is common up and down the Norwegian coast and flowers as early as May and June. It is easily recognised by its perfumed, white flower heads. The plant is rich in vitamin C and in the past was used to cure a disease...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach The oysterleafThe oysterleaf has sky-blue flower heads and succulent blue-green leaves. It thrives best on boulder beaches in places that the storm waves reach in winter. Its has a deep root system that keeps it firmly in place among the stones and...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach The saltbushThe saltbush favours nitrogen-rich soils and so flourishes well in between the rotting clumps of stranded seaweed. It is often found in dense clusters strung out along the...
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