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Common Gromwell Seen on ride in limestone pavement ancient woodland in South Cumbria Common Gromwell,Cumbria,Halecat Woods,Lithospermum officinale Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Common Gromwell

Seen on ride in limestone pavement ancient woodland in South Cumbria

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    Christine Young
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    Interesting plant! I just read this:

    "Archaeological findings from a gravesite in Poland unearthed a plaster poultice containing the nutlets of ''L. officinale''. The plant has been found to be a potent natural anti-inflammatory and effective agent for healing burn wounds when applied topically, which explains the presence of this species in the poultice discovered."     Posted 3 years ago
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      NattyOne
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      Fascinating, didn't know that Christine, thanks. I was out looking for day-flying moths so didn't even get the best photo of it, I just knew I'd never knowingly seen it before, although since then I think I may have another photo last year at another site in South Cumbria. Posted 3 years ago

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The Common gromwell

"Lithospermum officinale", or common gromwell or European stoneseed, is a flowering plant species in the family "Boraginaceae", native to Eurasia. It is the host plant for caterpillars of the monophagous moth "Ethmia dodecea".

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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/4.0
  • 1/1024s
  • ISO1000
  • 60mm