QUODITCH EDUCATION DEVON

ALDER BUCKTHORN

Frangula Alnus

Some books confuse this with the Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa - so named because its bud are sticky (glutinous) when they unfold) which is a native of the UK, and the Grey Alder (Alnus Incana) which was introduced in the late 18th century.

Name origins

Shape,

Height,

Bark,

Leaves

History,

Uses

Practical

Herbal

Mythology and tradition.

 

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