Sloes, Ravensroost Wood
Introduction
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Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 27 Aug 2010
The flowers of the blackthorn are followed by mid-sized dark green oval leaves in spring and by purple sloes, from which comes the expression sloe-eyed in autumn, these are good for infusing with gin, vodka and brandy.