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School: Ceathrú Mhór (roll number 16289)

Location:
Carrowmore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Thomas F. O' Hara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0126, Page 294

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  1. The Weeds of this District (continued)

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    The Homlock. This is a soft plant with big leaves. It does not grow very tall.
    The Duschallan [?]. This is sometimes called the ragweed. It is very plentiful in this district. It grows in poor land. It is very tall with a yellow flower. It takes root very quickly.
    The Black - head. This plant grows in meadows and along river banks. It grows very tall and it has a black - head. The leaf is small and green.
    The meadowsweet. This plant grows in the meadows and sometimes along a river. It grows fairly tall and has a cream coloured flower.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bernadette Carr
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolcashla, Co. Mayo