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Newsgroups: soc.history.medieval
From: "Peter Alaca" <P.Al...@206.nn>
Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 23:32:34 +0100
Local: Tues, Feb 14 2006 5:32 pm
Subject: Re: Anglo-Saxon Plant-Name Survey
celia wrote: news:1139860476.828582.172620@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com Black poplar is P. nigra > Plant name translations > Balsalm = Black Poplar ? Populus balsamifera P. balsamifera is a North American species, only introduced in Europe in the 17th c. > Usually translated 'Balsalm Tree' this is a cop out. All big poplars have that very fragrant and sticky resin. > It just means the tree gives resin so it might be > the Silver Fir, Abies balsamea. > Resin was essential as an adhesive and for dopping > and other jewellery work when mixed with wax. > The Black Poplar buds exude a waxy disinfectant > that makes an ointment. the resin can be used for > sore throats and coughs. very fragrant and sticky resin. It is also collected by honeybees. > Possibly native in southern England, [...] > introduced elsewhere in Britain. -- You must Sign in before you can post messages.
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