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• Raspberry

  Raspberry shrubs are not only the source of delicious red fruit in summer and autumn, but have also been the used medicinally in the United King... More ...

• Wormwood, absinthe

  Wormwood is a shrubby perennial plant, with a distinctive odour. The long grey-green leaves are covered with pale, silky hairs, and the branches... More ...

• Pot marigold, calendula

  Despite its name, pot marigold is often grown as an annual in summer bedding, and has been much used in the United Kingdom for many generations.... More ...

• Tea

  An infusion of fermented tea leaves (black tea) is a very popular everyday drink, often taken with milk, in the United Kingdom. Green tea is the... More ...

• Hawthorn, may blossom (flowers)

  Hawthorn is common in hedgerows throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. Its thorny branches make it a good hedge for deterring animals. The at... More ...

• Blackcurrant, bramble

  The blackcurrant plant is a shrub that grows up to 2m tall, bearing lobed leaves with serrated margins. Inconspicuous greenish flowers are borne... More ...

• Rosemary

  Rosemary is a popular household herb. Its principle uses today are in cooking (often with lamb) but it was once a very important medicinal plant... More ...

• Thyme

  Thyme is a popular culinary herb, and was once also used widely in household remedies. The small grey-green and aromatic leaves are used to flav... More ...