Yellow Flag Iris is another plant used in folklore medicine, most commonly for the treatment of toothaches and ulcers. It’s use is surprising as it induces diarrhoea and vomiting if ingested.
Meadow Vetchling
Meadow Vetchling is a small yellow flower which was hard to find.
Charlock
Charlock leaves have been used as a vegetable. It is reported to have a rather bitter taste
I am semi-retired after a career in medical sciences. I now work from home doing independent research and consultancy amongst other things. One advantage of this is that I do have time to indulge my interests including birdwatching, natural history, steam trains and history particularly ancient history.
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