Day 18 Woodland Wildflower Challenge

Cobbs Clough, Lancashire Day 18 of my Woodland Wildlife Challenge.Common speedwell (Veronica persica) Speedwell was once a highly regarded in England as a healthy, relaxing, herbal tea and tonic. As with most astringent, bitter herbs, an infusion of speedwell can be used as a wash for troubled skin.

For more on this see: http://www.juliasedibleweeds.com/…/speedwell-pretty-blue-f…/

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