Wild Flowers Inspiration : The 'Cowslip' is a wild flower of the Primrose family.It's name deri…

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Wild Flowers Inspiration :



The 'Cowslip' is a wild flower of the Primrose family.It's name deri...

The 'Cowslip' is a wild flower of the Primrose family.It's name derives from “cowpat”,(Old English “cuslyppe”) from where Cowslips would spring up when they were common in the wild.Also known as Paigle,Key Flower,Fairy Cups & Mayflower.Used since ancient times to make wine,jam,tea & ointment.Its natural habitat is in meadows & woodland.Both flowers & leaves used to be eaten – young Cowslip leaves were eaten in salads or mixed with other herbs to stuff meat.Popular in Elizabethan knot gardens.



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