What shape are the leaves?

Long, narrow, flat and 2 cm wide

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Thin and rounded like chives

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Feathery, divided many times

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Slim, shiny with multiple parallel veins

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What colour are the flowers?

Blue

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Orange with a yellow centre

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Purple/ pink/ green in a spiky looking pom pom

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Yellow 4 petals

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How tall does it typically grow?

5-10cm

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15-60 cm

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2–3 cm

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1-1.5m

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What time of year can you find Crow garlic?

Autumn

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July only

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Summer

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Winter,spring

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Is it annual, biennial, or perennial?

Annual

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Biennial

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Perennial

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Which feature is unique to this plant?

Thorny branches combined with dense clusters of white flowers.

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Round, hollow leaves, smells like onion/ garlic

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Broad leaves that smell like mustard

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Dense cluster of low rounded leaves

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Early spring yellow flowers

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What type of soil does it prefer?

Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil that mimics woodland floors.

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Well-drained soil, tolerant of most soil types.

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Acidic and boggy

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Only found on alkaline soils

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Coastal, sandy type soils

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Where is this plant commonly found in the UK?

Fields and road sides

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Riverbanks, and damp ancient woodlands

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Flower meadows

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Riparian

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How common is it in the UK?

Very common

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Common in some areas

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Endangered

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Found only in gardens

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Which picture correctly shows this species?

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Which picture correctly shows this species?

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Which plant could this species be confused with?

Cow parsley

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Yarrow

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Plantain

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Grasses / sedges

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It's a versatile as an addition to sweet dishes like cakes and puddings

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The whole plant is edible, leaves, bulb and bulbils for savoury dishes

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Leaves used to flavour wine, and teas.

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Flowers traditionally used to make wine or added as decoration to salads.

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Are there any myths, legends, or folklore associated with it?

Flowers where used in the bouquets for ceremonies

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In a spring tradition people believed that if they counted an even number bulbils on the flower they would have good luck for the rest of the year.

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Traditionally used for itchy skin conditions like eczema.

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A tincture is said to cure worms and colic in children

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Associated with spring ,youth and fertility.

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What medicinal uses is this species known for?

Helps one get a good nights sleep

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Contains sulphur giving crow garlIc its flavour but also reduces blood cholesterol levels.

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Healing broken bones

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High in vitamin A supporting eye site and helping night vision

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Traditionally used for coughs, headaches, and mild anxiety.

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Crow garlic

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1. Question

What shape are the leaves?

2. Question

What colour are the flowers?

3. Question

How tall does it typically grow?

4. Question

What time of year can you find Crow garlic?

5. Question

Is it annual, biennial, or perennial?

6. Question

Which feature is unique to this plant?

7. Question

What type of soil does it prefer?

8. Question

Where is this plant commonly found in the UK?

9. Question

How common is it in the UK?

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13. Question

What is a traditional edible use of this plant?

14. Question

Are there any myths, legends, or folklore associated with it?

15. Question

What medicinal uses is this species known for?