Sgwarnog: In the Field

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Thursday 29 March 2012: Blackthorn

The flowering of the Blackthorn is another of natural wonders of spring, and we have a nice patch in our nature reserve on campus. Like most ancient flora, Blackthorn has an interesting lore, playing a key part in fairy tales like Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel.

thorn
draped in blossom
soft
and sharp
in balance

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