Blackthorn in full flower in Falmouth in February
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Suddenly, a couple of days ago, there’s a bit of sunshine and one or two hedges in and around Falmouth are full of blossoming Blackthorn. Insight: Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is also known as Blackhaw, Buckthorn, Scrogg, Snag and Sloe.

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) – fruit
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Common name: Blackthorn Latin name: Prunus spinosa Family: Rose (Rosaceae) Flowers: March to May This photo: Marsland valley on the Cornwall and Devon county boundary Insight: The fruits are known as sloes. They ripen after all other plums.