2010 : Blackthorn in flower
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The photograph on this page of 2010 : Blackthorn in flower by Maurice Pullin as part of the Geograph project.
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2010 : Blackthorn in flower
Image: © Maurice Pullin Taken: 23 Apr 2010
Prunus Spinosa or sloe has also been known as "Mother of the Woods" or "Dark Crone of the Woods." Avoid picking in August when the fruit is very bitter, better to leave them to the end of October at the earliest. Many people find sloes unpleasant even then due to their bitterness, but sloe gin - ah! now that is a different matter. A recipe can be found at http://www.sloe.biz/ and there are others. The spent sloes can be covered with melted plain chocolate with sugar to taste for an extra treat.
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Image Location
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51.483046
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-2.409799