A Feast of Hawthorn

July 31, 2008

The bright glow of rich Hawthorn berries is found in the Autumn and Winter

countryside of Australia, especially along rural roadsides.  The colour is

a welcome sight especially in Winter, when everything is resting and seems

bare.  These nutritious berries carry a healthy dose of vitamins and a good

folklore history in European places.  Rosellas and other birds love them,

and can be seen feasting on them quietly for hours in the Wintry light.

Another species of plant not native to Australia, but which has

adapted to the climate, provided food for local wildlife, and

become part of the country scenery.

(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)

Entry Filed under: Country Seasons, Sustainability. .

4 Comments Add your own

  • 1. Jill  |  July 31, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    Oh this looks so beautiful and so healthy..we have just planted some near our compost bins out back to shield them (and the foxes run) but also to feed the birds :)

  • 2. imogen88  |  July 31, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    Jill, this really sounds like you have rural things going on in an urban environment — can you share more on this? It’s so great you have Hawthorn there.

  • 3. Lori  |  August 1, 2008 at 3:01 am

    Beautiful plants. I think I’ve seen these around me. I’ll have to keep my eyes open.

  • 4. imogen88  |  August 1, 2008 at 3:57 am

    I hope to post more of these in Spring, when the flowers and leaves come out, Lori. They are such a lovely shape, the leaves!

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