Flowers in the churchyard, Holy Trinity Church
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Flowers in the churchyard, Holy Trinity Church
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 11 Apr 2010
Primroses among the gravestones. They have two types of flower to ensure pollination by insects with long tongues, such as Bees and Wasps. Ants are attracted to the food stored in the seeds; they also disperse the seeds. In the Middle Ages, a concoction was made from the foliage for treating gout and rheumatism, and an infusion of the roots was used for headaches. When planted in a garden or hung dried on the front door, primroses will attract the company of Faeries. If you have them growing under your care, do not let them die! The Faeries will be deeply offended by your carelessness.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.430749
Longitude
-1.996974