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From: "Peter Alaca" <P.Al...@206.nn>
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Subject: Re: Anglo-Saxon Plant-Name Survey
Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 23:32:34 +0100
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celia wrote: news:1139860476.828582.172620@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com 
 
> Plant name translations
> 
> Balsalm = Black Poplar ? Populus balsamifera

Black poplar is P. nigra
P. balsamifera is a North American species,
only introduced in Europe in the 17th c.

> Usually translated 'Balsalm Tree' this is a cop out.
> 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.

All big poplars have that very fragrant and sticky resin.
very fragrant and sticky resin. It is also collected by
honeybees.
 
> Possibly native in southern England,
> introduced elsewhere in Britain.
 
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p.a.