#common comfrey

[greencheekconure27]

[futur-ism]

common comfrey

[dansnaturepictures]

20th August 2023: The Titchfield Canal and Hill Head

Photos taken in this set: 1, 2 and 10. Beautiful views at Hill Head out to sea and looking into Titchfield Haven, it was so great to be out in the sun with the bright blue sky and sea on a lovely day. 3. Alluring Banded Demoiselle which it was great to watch at the canal. 4. My first Common Nettle-tap moth of the year, one I saw last year a distinctive minute one that caught my eye in a bindweed flower though they're known for being found around nettles which there was an abundance of here. A good species to add to my year list to allow it to overtake my 2021 moth year list total to make this year my second highest ever. 5. A great feeding scene with Mallards and a Mute Swan cygnet at Hill Head. 6. A sumptuous male Common Darter which it was a delight to observe flying and still today, a dragonfly I always enjoy seeing. 7. Views at the canal which was an vibrant emerald scene in the sunlight, I enjoyed a great rich approaching late summer light today. 8. Scarlet hawthorn berries looking nice against the bright blue sky. 9. One of a few gorgeous Turnstones seen at the harbour, one in fine plumage. I relished seeing these birds and photo opportunities against the sea sparkling in the sun. I felt sweetly nostalgic as these birds you so often see here were one of the very first birds I saw and my first wader early in my birdwatching days on our really life changing visits here in 2007 to Hill Head and into the haven as the key moments to get me hooked in the time of my fledgling bird interest by allowing me to watch them. This place and species are so special to me, I enjoyed seeing some on a raft with Black-headed Gulls in the haven too.

We got some amazing views of one of my favourite birds Buzzards soaring through the blue sky at the canal and getting stunning views of them sat in a tree and hearing their constant sharp calls for a bit which was great. A powerful wild moment this weekend. Here also I enjoyed seeing Kingfisher, Raven, possible Sparrowhawk, Black-tailed Godwits, Egyptian Goose, Teal, Swallow and Lapwing and hearing Green Woodpecker well. On the way at the bridge there was a Moorhen in the water as there always seems to be, and Coot, another strong Sandwich Tern view of late, Great Black-backed Gull, Starlings on the boat masts as I've seen here before and Sand Martin great to see at Hill Head with Cormorant seen at both. At the canal Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper, stunning Southern Hawker flying around and Nursery web spider were other marvelous insects to see. Key flowers seen whilst out today were a wet area trio comfrey, purple loosestrife and hemp agrimony, black medick or hop trefoil, common mallow, rock samphire and field sow-thistle by the shore, nightshade and yarrow. Rose hips were nice to see too. Another captivating and varied wild weekend centring on two similar areas.

[friend-crow]

Silly alternative names for common plants!

agrimony - sticklewort

borage - bee bread, cool tankard 😎

comfrey - ass ear

dandelion - piss-a-bed, swine's snout

foxglove - cow-flop

hawthorn - bread and cheese

henbane - dog-piss

hops - beer flower

lavender - nard

mugwort - muggers, muggons, felon's herb

nettle - hokey pokey

parsley - devil's oatmeal

pennyroyal - run-by-the-ground, lurk-in-the-ditch (I am going to suggest the addition of slam-in-the-back-of-my-dragula)

plantain - rat tail

rue - herbygrass

skullcap - madweed

tansy - stinking willie

valerian - bloody butcher, pretty Betsy

Source: Wortcunning, by Nigel G. Pearson

[flowerishness]

What's blooming in the garden today? Well maybe it's time for another walk down the garden path. As regular visitors know, the house is up for sale and by next summer I expect to have a planter box on a balcony, and maybe a couple of houseplants for company. This is day three of my garden tour. I hope you're enjoying it. I know I am.

And I'm not done yet...

In order of appearance:

Rhododendron hybrida

Ajuga reptans (bugleweed)

 Symphytum x uplandicum (Russian comfrey)

Tellima grandiflora (fringecups)

Hyacinthoides non-scripta (common bluebell)

Rosa rugosa (rugosa rose)

Convallaria majalis (lily-of-the-valley)

[ruikamo]

Day 4 "In their youth" ~ OCs: Tamara Pumpkinson and Comfrey Millekraut ~ Year: 796

Every year, to celebrate the season of summer towns are decorated and people dress in yellow to dance. It is a common tradition however, to make a love confession with a blue flower.

@thepromptfoundry

[coven-of-genesis]

Common herbs you can forage for

These herbs can be grown naturally in a garden without much maintenance, and can provide a range of benefits from natural remedies to culinary uses.

Wild garlic: A perennial herb that grows wild in many parts of the world, with a strong garlic flavor and scent.

Yarrow: A hardy perennial herb with feathery leaves and clusters of small white or pink flowers that is often used as a natural remedy for various ailments.

Comfrey: A perennial herb with large, hairy leaves and small clusters of purple or white flowers that is often used as a natural remedy for bruises, sprains, and other injuries.

Lemon balm: A fast-growing perennial herb with lemon-scented leaves that is often used in teas, cocktails, and as a natural insect repellent.

Calendula: A hardy annual or perennial herb with bright orange or yellow flowers that is often used in skin care products and as a natural remedy for inflammation and digestive issues.

Nettle: A perennial herb with stinging hairs on the leaves that can cause skin irritation, but is also rich in vitamins and minerals and is often used in teas and as a natural remedy for allergies and inflammation.

Plantain: A hardy perennial herb with broad, flat leaves that is often used as a natural remedy for insect bites, burns, and other skin irritations.

[sagescented]

Note To Self: Personal Seed Box - Herbs (Medicinal & Culinary+)

Sweet Marjoram: Perennial in Zones 6 through 8; Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost and transplant after threat of frost has passed, 6 to 8 inches apart.

Greek Oregano: Perennial in Zones 5 through 9; direct sow 12 inches apart in full sun after last frost.

Common Thyme: Perennial in Zones 4 through 8; Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost and transplant after threat of frost has passed, 12 inches apart.

Winter Savory: Perennial in Zones 5 through 8; Direct sow 3 to 6 inches apart after last frost; require 5 hours of bright sunlight; harvest after 6 inches of growth; same for Summer Savory.

Tarragon: Perennial in Zones 4 and above; Direct sow in full sun after last frost, 18 inches apart.

Rosemary: Perennial in Zones 7 through 11; Start indoors 10 weeks before last frost and transplant after threat of frost has passed, 18 inches apart

Chervil: Direct sow in full shade after last frost; harsh temperatures will cause Chervil to bolt, and make the flavor bitter.

Fernleaf Dill: Direct sow after last frost, 12 inches apart.

Common Cilantro: Same as above; for Slo-Bolt Cilantro variety, direct sow 3 to 4 weeks before last frost instead.

Single Leaf Italian Parsley: Direct sow after last frost, 6 inches apart.

Common / Broadleaf / Garden Sage: Start indoors 8 to 10 weeks before last frost and transplant after threat of frost has passed, 12 to 15 inches apart

Purple Sage: Annual below Zone 8; Scarify seed lightly on fine grit sandpaper and start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost and transplant after threat of frost has passed, 3 to 4 feet apart; difficult germinator; same for Black Sage.

Temperate Tulsi / Holy Basil: Direct sow in full sun after last frost, 12 inches apart.

Spicy Saber Basil: Direct sow in full sun after last frost, 6 inches apart; same for Siam Queen, Lemon Drop, Genovese, and Lime cultivars; Dark Opal Purple Basil may need more cold protection.

Spearmint: Start indoors 8 to 10 weeks before last frost and transplant after threat of frost has passed, 18 inches apart in partial shade.

Peppermint: Perennial in Zones 5 through 11; Direct sow after last frost, 18 inches apart in partial shade.

Mountain Mint: Direct sow in late fall or in spring as soon as the soil has warmed; no one seems to give better instructions than that (except that ideal germination temperature is 70 degrees F)

Catnip: Perennial in Zones 4 through 9; Direct sow after last frost, 18 inches apart.

Lemon Balm: Direct sow after last frost, 12 to 15 inches apart; overwatering will make the plant bolt; for Orange Balm cultivar, however, start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost.

Wild Bergamot: Direct sow after last frost.

White Horehound: Perennial; Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost and transplant after threat of last frost has passed, 10 inches apart.

Valerian: Perennial; Direct sow after last frost, 12 to 24 inches apart.

Lovage: Perennial: Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost and transplant after threat of frost has passed, 8 to 24 inches apart.

Hyssop: Perennial in Zones 5 to 10; Direct sow after last frost, 24 inches apart; prune to 2 inches above old growth each fall to maintain shape.

Rue: Perennial in Zones 4 through 9; Start indoors 8 to 12 weeks before last frost and transplant after threat of frost has passed, 12 to 24 inches apart.

Absinthe Wormwood: Perennial in Zones 4 through 9; direct sow in full sun after last frost, 3 feet apart.

Prairie Sage: Requires 30 days of cold moist stratification for germination; after stratification, direct sow after last frost.

California Mugwort: Direct sow after last frost, 3 to 4 feet apart.

Comfrey: Perennial; Direct sow in cool soil in early spring, 18 inches apart.

Common Mullein: Biennial in Zones 3 through 8; Direct sow after last frost in poor soil and full sun or partial shade.

Woodland / Flowering Tobacco: Direct sow after last frost, 18 to 36 inches apart; pinch to encourage branching and additional flowering, and deadhead to reduce reseeding and spread.

Purple Coneflower / Echinacea: Direct sow in warm soil, 18 inches apart.

Cardinal Flower: Requires 60 days of cold moist stratification for germination; after stratification, direct sow after last frost.

Goldenrod: Both Showy Goldenrod and Zig Zag Goldenrod varieties require 60 days of cold moist stratification for germination; after stratification, direct sow after last frost.

English Lavender: Perennial in Zones 6 through 9; Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost and transplant after threat of frost has passed, 12 inches apart.

German / False Chamomile: Direct sow after last frost, 12 to 18 inches apart.

[quillpokebiology]

Florges Facts

-The genus name for the Florges line is "Medioflosus Silvas." Medioflosus comes from the old words "Mediocris" meaning fairy, and "Flos" which means flower. "Silvas" comes from the old word "Silva" meaning Forest/Garden. The rough translation is "Fairy flower Forest," or "Fairy flower of the forest"

-The Pouf hairstyle in 18th century Kalos was inspired by the Florges line

-Florges were often used by old Kings and Queens to maintain their royal gardens

-Florges can breed asexually by combining infinity energy with a plant seed-like substance to create a Flabébé egg

-A lot of researchers are confused as to why they aren't grass type, but here's what some have gathered. Florges are fairies, and not the plants themselves (even if they can control, resemble, and care for plants). Despite them fusing with their flower, the flower doesn't gain any infinity energy when evolving with them, so they stay pure fairy types

-Florges are watchful and don't like humans in their territory, but they won't attack unless provoked. When entering the territory of Florges, be mindful, and make sure you don't mess up or harm anything there

-Florges symbolize beauty, commitment, love, power, and pride

-Wild Florges's distrust of humans came from centuries of hunting and killing them for access to their flowers and gardens

-White flower Florges are the most powerful Florges since they can sync with the wavelengths of any color

-Florges only lay their eggs in flower gardens. If you have a pregnant florges, please make sure you live near or garden or take them to a garden close to their due date

-During the Kalosian Revolution, plenty of Florges in the royal palace were killed during a riot

-Despite popular belief, Florges don't photosynthesize. They gain the energy from flowers. HOWEVER, the flowery parts on their body do gain energy from the sun, which can help power their attacks. They can't be fed from the sun though

-Florges is related to comfrey, both of them having a common ancestor. The warm temperatures of Alola and the care they got from humans what made Comfey look like that

-During the second half of the 18th century, breeding Florges in Paldea and a not very well-known region north-east of it became very popular

-There are myths of a strange humanoid creature with Florges traits. They were called nymphs and guarded the trees and forests. They were said to resemble other grass and grass-like pokemon as well

[thebashfulbotanist]

This is an Amsinckia, or fiddleneck, that we found in Eastern Washington State. Amsinckia is an interesting genus in the borage family, Boraginaceae, that forms helicoid cymes rather than scorpioid cymes (which are common in Boraginaceae). Different Amsinckia species tend to co-occur and hybridize, so it can be difficult to distinguish them (and that's why we're leaving this one, which we didn't key out, as just "Amsinckia species!"). When we had to key Amsinckia out to grade class assignments in Systematic Botany, we cursed this genus!

These are quite bristly and uncomfortable to handle, and also, like other genera in the borage family like Pentaglottis (green alkanet) and Symphytum (comfrey), tend to contain high levels of alkaloids.

[greencheekconure27]

[vanilla-cigarillos]

Common Herbs Harmful To Pets (And Some That Are Safe)

If you plant to work with herbs and you have pets in the house, it’s very important to know which ones to keep out of your fur baby’s reach. For the purpose of this post I will be focusing on herbs that are specifically harmful to cats and dogs, as they are the most common pets and are the most “free range” within people’s homes (they aren’t typically living in cages like birds/small mammals like hamsters). 

This is NOT an all-inclusive list! If you’re curious about an herb missing here, please do research into its potential harm/benefits. 

Harmful Herbs:

Allium Family (garlic, onion, chives, etc.)

Chamomile

St. John’s Wort

Lemongrass

Mint

Oregano

Tarragon

Eucalyptus

Daffodils

Mistletoe

Comfrey

Safe Herbs:

Valerian

Echinacea

Goldenseal

Basil

Rosemary

Thyme

Catnip

As with everything involving pets, it’s very important to make sure that you keep any potentially harmful products out of their reach. If you aren’t sure about something being safe for your pets, it’s best to keep it away from them. This is a very short list, including the most commonly found examples of harmful herbs, and I always encourage doing research for any extra information!

[dansnaturepictures]

Sky tonight, possible ceriporia spissa fungus, Michaelmas daisies and Grey Squirrel during some lovely time at Winnall Moors yesterday lunch time and a phone photo in a lovely bit of sunny time at Dean Garnier Garden, Winchester Cathedral today including I believe Japanese anemones.

Other highlights today and yesterday were exciting views of Jay yesterday and Sparrowhawk today in Winchester, Kestrel seen hovering nicely over the reedbed at Winnall Moors, Blackbird, House Sparrow, Robin, Chaffinch, snail, spiders with so many about lately, daisy, hemp agrimony seed heads, forget-me-not, comfrey, water mint, bindweed, yarrow, common mallow, common toadflax, ivy-leaved toadflax, purple toadflax, stinking iris berries and hawthorn berries.

[indigo-flightly-falls]

Roles of the mcyt/fnaf AU so far!

Also here's a basic summary of the plot so far: 23 kids went missing over the course of three years, all theorized to be connected to one pizza restaurant chain, Hermit's Hidden Forest. However, none of the kids were found to have been killed at or near any of the restaurants, and as such the case was dropped over eleven years ago.

Now, Pearl and Gem have decided to take up positions at the chain, each with their own motivations, but a common goal: get the case solved.

All Pearl wants to do is try and find her brother's murderer, Gem just wants to make sure that the restaurant is closed down, for good.

Now on their shifts, things get quite a bit harder when they might not survive the mandated four weeks. After a run-in with Pause, who also works at night (and who has a rivalry with the winged fox robot for some reason), the girls gain an ally in their plans.

However, with a virus attacking some of the animatronics, a shady business deal, some not-so-friendly ghosts, new Team Night members, and a killer who might not be human, nothing ever goes completely right.

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Pearl and Gem: Nightguards

Pause: Kinda like a mechanic but he works at night. Idk I know next to nothing about him but I really like the direction I'm going with him lol

Xiusma: Former nightguard/phone guy, now Artic Axolotl. He is the closest thing to the Puppet/Golden Freddy in the AU.

Grian: Missing kid, Pitch the Parrot. He vibes. We love a chaotic parrot who crawls through the vents.

Etho: Missing kid, Shadow the Magic Fox. He. Just causes chaos but also has a history with Pause that is just full of miscommunications.

Beef: Missing kid, Comfrey Cow. I honestly don't know exactly what he's doing but he's here

Mumbo: Missing kid, Mako Moth. Same as Beef tbh, he's just Grian and Scar's friend.

Scar: Missing kid, Jellie the Jaguar. I am very proud of his name btw

[loudlyunladylike]

OKAY. You've heard of Flower Time. Now get ready for

HERB HOUR.

Patchouli is one of my favorites! It's a good plant in the mint family and is a common ingredient in perfume!

Comfrey is another good herb, it's also called bone knit in many folk medicine practices- my practice included! There was actually a time where I didn't know it by anything OTHER than bone knit

AYOO?? HERB HOUR JUST DROPPED!!! incredible okok, I'm on board. And just yesyesyes, I love the smells of herbs their lovely and incredible actually. and BONE KNIT???? THAT'S SO FUCKING COOL OH MY GOD, love that, obsessed with that actually. Love when people go do hard on names, and for what? it's just sick, I love it

[copper-lenses]

Common Bird's-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Common Bugle (Ajuga reptans), comfrey/knitbone (Symphytum officinale), and something I'm pretty sure is some kind of Astraceae flower? Some kind of Centaurea I'd say, though the flower feels too full for greater knapweed (Centarea scabiosa), which I'd expect it to be. so just. I'll leave this one un-ID'd.

(I'm deciding these IDs with the help of kvetenacr.cz. there might be some slight inaccuracies, as I haven't done this in a while.)

May 2024