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| Image Description: |
A clump of Tormentil |
| Image notes: |
The most useful Shetland plant in the past |
| Species in Image: |
Tormentil |
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| Old Haa Image Reference Number: |
btc03335 |
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| Common Name |
Tormentil |
| Latin Name |
Potentilla erecta |
| Family Name |
Rosaceae |
| Description |
Local name: Barki. The roots of this plant were used in tanning hides before oak bark became obtainable. Flowers May - September |
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