I took these photos yesterday afternoon. It was quite sunny with a warm breeze, it had rained in the morning, so everything was nice, clean, dry and fresh. It almost still feels like summer.
I just found out that ferns
are one of the oldest plants in the world. I think this is a Male Fern, there is another sort of fern called Polypody, but it doesn't look like one of them. This one is about a foot tall, they can grow to 3 or 4 feet tall. This is a small one because it was growing on a south facing bank, they prefer the shade.
Ferns reproduce by growing spores on the backs of their leaves.
My book tells me that they used to be used for treating tapeworms, but do not try this yourself because they are poisonous and will give nasty side effects.
are one of the oldest plants in the world. I think this is a Male Fern, there is another sort of fern called Polypody, but it doesn't look like one of them. This one is about a foot tall, they can grow to 3 or 4 feet tall. This is a small one because it was growing on a south facing bank, they prefer the shade.
Ferns reproduce by growing spores on the backs of their leaves.
My book tells me that they used to be used for treating tapeworms, but do not try this yourself because they are poisonous and will give nasty side effects.
I found this ivy while I was walking with my brother. It can be found growing up things from big grand houses to walls and trees. When they are older the three pronged leaves blend into one single lobe.
It has many medicinal uses. The Collins book of Herbs and Healing Plants says it can be used to treat coughs, wooping cough and bronchitis, fever and worms. It says it can also be used homeopathically for over-active thyroid, gallbladder complaints and bronchitis and as a poultice for rheumatism and sciatica. This is very remarkable because I thought it was very poisonous and know one ever used it.
It has many medicinal uses. The Collins book of Herbs and Healing Plants says it can be used to treat coughs, wooping cough and bronchitis, fever and worms. It says it can also be used homeopathically for over-active thyroid, gallbladder complaints and bronchitis and as a poultice for rheumatism and sciatica. This is very remarkable because I thought it was very poisonous and know one ever used it.
I always notice this horse which lives in our village and I decided to share a picture of him with you because he is so beautiful. He is called Ianto and he is 40 years old. Which is quite amazing because I think he looks quite young.Caspar's Camera Trap: Experiencing technical difficulties
What a wonderful sweet journal. I shall await your next post with much anticipation. You are ever so lucky to live in such a wonderful part of the world x
ReplyDeleteWell done Maddy this is great, very well written and very interesting! I have it in my head that ferns are as old as the dinosaurs, but I could be wrong. Perhaps you could find out for me and let me know? I didn't know horses could live so long! Will look forward to the next post. Love Frances x
ReplyDeleteThanks Maddy, we have missed your posts. Good to hear your advisor is back on board.
ReplyDeleteThanks Maddy, Angus and I really enjoyed reading your blog. It's very well written and we learned some interesting things about nature. Angus especially liked the surprised fox and foraging squirrel!. We are looking forward to reading the next post.
ReplyDeleteI was so pleased to read your post today Maddy. Like you, I had thought that Ivy was poisonous so I am very interested to learn that it has many medicinal uses. I love the photo of Ianto!
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