Barren Strawberry, Potentilla sterilis

Wildflowers of the Isle of Luing

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Wildflowers ((and blossoms) of my home on The Isle of Luing, Argyll.
  • Marsh Thistle, Cirsium palustre.

    Marsh Thistle, Cirsium palustre.

  • Heath Speedwell.??

    Heath Speedwell.??

  • Pignuts

    Pignuts

  • Sea-Milkwort, Glaux maritima.

    Sea-Milkwort, Glaux maritima.

    Beneficial in use for insomnia and depression
  • Spear leaved willowherb.

    Spear leaved willowherb.

    The main use of Epilobium by humans is as a herbal supplement in the treatment of prostate, bladder (incontinence) and hormone disorders.
  • Forget me not.

    Forget me not.

  • Marigold (marsh) maybe, 3rd stage.

    Marigold (marsh) maybe, 3rd stage.

  • Chickweed, Stellaria media.

    Chickweed, Stellaria media.

    The plant has medicinal purposes and is used in folk medicine. It has been used as a remedy to treat itchy skin conditions and pulmonary diseases.17th century herbalist John Gerard recommended it as a remedy for mange. Modern herbalists mainly prescribe i…
  • Mouse eared chickweed,

    Mouse eared chickweed,

  • Yellow flag.

    Yellow flag.

  • Cleavers (Galium aparine)

    Cleavers (Galium aparine)

    As a tea, the plant acts medicinally as a diuretic, lymphatic, and detoxifier. As a lymphatic tonic, it is used in a wide range of problems involving the lymph system, such as swollen glands (e.g. tonsillitis). Poultices and washes made from cleavers wer…
  • Pineapple weed, Matricaria discoidea.

    Pineapple weed, Matricaria discoidea.

    Matricaria discoidea, commonly known as pineappleweed, wild chamomile, and disc mayweed is an annual plant native to North America and Northeast Asia but which has become a cosmopolitan weed. It is in the family Asteraceae
  • Redshank, Persicaria maculosa.

    Redshank, Persicaria maculosa.

    This plant contains persicarin and tannins. In medicine, Redshank is used against diarrhoea and infections. The leaves and young shoots may be eaten as a palatable and nutritious leaf vegetable. It is often seen as a weed and rarely cultivated. A yellow d…
  • Lesser sea spurrey

    Lesser sea spurrey

  • Smooth sow thistle.

    Smooth sow thistle.

    Leaves are eaten as salad greens or cooked like spinach. This is one of the species used in Chinese cuisine as kŭcài ( lit. bitter vegetable).[8] Blanching or boiling removes bitter flavour
  • Raspberry

    Raspberry

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