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...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rear dunes
Rear dunes Common yarrowCommon yarrow has flower heads containing many small flowers that look like choir boys’ collars. They vary in colour from pure white to dark pink and are common in the fields and along...
by WPorre | May 26, 2016 | Rear dunes
Rear dunes The sneezewortThe sneezewort is very similar to the common yarrow, but its flowers are larger and there are fewer of them on the flower heads. Its name comes from the fact that its roots were traditionally ground up and used as sneezing...
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