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bog myrtle
bog myrtle. Words used in Ireland to denote a shrub (species Myrica gale) having bitter fragrant leaves. Elsewhere in the English-speaking world it is known as sweet gale, sweet willow, or buck bean. In rural Ireland the bog myrtle was once carried as ‘palm’ in Palm Sunday processions, and it was proscribed as a cattle switch because it was thought to have been used as a scourge on Jesus. An infusion from its branch tips makes a yellow dye, and is also used in tanning. ModIr. roideog, roilleog; ScG roid; Manx roddagagh.
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "bog myrtle." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "bog myrtle." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-bogmyrtle.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "bog myrtle." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-bogmyrtle.html |
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bog myrtle
bog myrtle A wild plant (Myrica gale) with a strong resinous flavour. The leaves and seeds are used to flavour soups and stews.
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DAVID A. BENDER. "bog myrtle." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "bog myrtle." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-bogmyrtle.html DAVID A. BENDER. "bog myrtle." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-bogmyrtle.html |
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