Wild flora
Alexanders
Latin name : Smyrnium olusatrum
Uses : Tall mediterranean plant the smell of which is characteristic, imported by the Romans, fully aromatic edible plant Its root can be eaten like fennel, leaves like spinach and seed like pepper
Bittersweet or Nightshade
Latin name :Solanum dulcamara
Uses : Toxic plant
Joint pains treatment; homeopathic treatment associated with dampness
Black nightshade
Latin name : Solanum nigrum
Uses : Solanaceae Class
Sharp flowers, prominent yellow stamens
Green berries becoming dark
Toxic plant
Burdock
Latin name :Arctium lappa
Uses : Dermatosis, acne, insects stings or bites treatment
Common Bird's-foot-trefoil
Latin name :Lotus corniculatus
Uses : Sedative and relaxing
Common Mallow
Latin name :Malva sylvestris
Utilisation : Edible plant: its young leaves, floral buds and flowers can be eaten Medicinal plant: its leaves and flowers soothe coughing. External use: skin soothing and moisturizing, abcess and boil relieving.
Mouth ulcers and gum diseases relieving
Common Marjaran
Latin name : Origanum majorana
Uses : Aromatic plant which flavours dishes
Sedative and soothing plant; digestion bettering
Common Nettle
Latin name :Urtica dioica
Uses : High A, B2, C, E vitamin, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium content
Tonic, diuretic, depurative, anti-rheumatic and anti-haemorrhagic plant
Edible plant: soups, tarts, quiches, herbal teas are much appreciated
Bio-farming: its nettle-slurry eases the plants growing and fights parasites.
Consoud
Latin name : Symphytum officinalis
Uses : Its root brings healing, anti-inflammatory actions
Daisy
Latin name : Bellis perennis
Uses : Its oily maceration carries tone and firming improvements to skin
Dandelion
Latin name : Taraxacum officinalis
Uses : Depurative, diuretic features to enforce liver and kidneys functions
Elder
Latin name :Sambucus nigra
Uses: the flowers increase bronchial secretions
Flowers , berries, and bark have diuretic and laxative effects.
A fermented drink can be made from its berries
Evening primrose
Latin name :Oenothera biennis
Uses : This medicinal plant seed produce an oil which softens skin, fluidizes blood circulatory and stimulates overall; high 3-omega content
Edible plant: its young leaves and flowers can be eaten uncooked unlike the root which must be eaten cooked
Everlasting flower
Latin name : Helichrysum arenaria
Uses : Aromatic plant : it flavours some dishes and keeps off mites inside wardrobes. Medicinal plant: its essential oil can be extracted from and relieves injuries, blows and shocks, thanks to its anti-inflammatory quality
Fennel
Latin name :Foeniculum vulgare
Uses : Aromatic, edible, medicinal plant which flavours dishes, betters digestion and stomachaches. Anti-spasmodic feature which relieves muscle pains As a galactogenetic plant, it enforces breast milk. An essential oil can be extracted from
Garlic mustard
Latin name : Allaria petiolata
Uses : With its Garlic savour, this plant can be eaten as condiment
Germander Speedwell
Latin name :Veronica officinalis
Uses : Cold, cough and skin deseases treatment
Great mullein
Latin name :Verbascum thapus
Uses : Medicinal plant: coughing soothing by external use and eczema, burns, or scabies relieving …
In the past its wilted pitched floral ramer has been used to have lighting
Tinctorial plant: its flowers produce a greeny yellowish colour to have one’s hair tinted as it was done in the past
Greater celandine
Latin name : Chelidonium majus
Uses : Biliary secretion increasing. Warts and corns are relieved by its latex
Hawthorn
Latin name : Crataegus monogyna
Uses : Medicinal plant: Stimulating cardiovascular action to treat heart and bloodvessels in the same time. Sedative action to fight the sleep troubles Its red berries are called haws, and jams or cakes can be cooked from
Johnny-jump-up
Latin name :Viola tricolor
Uses : Expectorant, easing, emollient qualities; coughing treatment
Marigold
Latin name :Calendula officinalis
Uses : skin problems such as inflammation, scarring, dermatosis treatment
Digestion bettering
Marine Camomile
Latin name : Matricaria maritima
Uses : It looks like German Camomile (Matricaria recutita)
Its decoction helps rinsing hair and gives it nice lights
The sensitive skin can be soothed in case of rudinesses, allergies… .
Marsh mallow
Latin name :Althea officinalis
Uses :Medicinal plant: its root, leaves and flowers can be used. Coughing and respiratory tracts treatment, sore throats garglings, diarrhoeas and stomachaches improving
Restharrow
Latin name :Ononis spinosa
Uses : diuretic plant
Ribwort Plantain
Latin name : Plantago lanceolata
Uses : Medicinal plant: antiseptic and healing qualities
colds treatment; the freshly cut plant can be applied on common nettle or insects stings
Edible plant: its young leaves can be snipped on lettuces
Rocket
Latin name :Roquette Diplotaxis
Uses : Edible plant: its young leaves and flowers can be eaten, peppery tasting leaves and honey-sweetened flowers
Medicinal plant: stimulating, anti-scorbutic, depurative features; high C-vitamin content
Rockrose
Latin name:Cistus ladaniferus
Uses : Haemostatic plant used to fight bleedings and micro-cuts like cuts with a razor for instance.
It is used for healing and restoring skin as well as wounds, cuts and acne sufferings.
Bettering micro-circulation.
Saint John's wort
Latin name :Hypericum perforatum
Uses : When looking at leaves by the light, small translucent glands appear making a crowded perforations feeling. Nervous breakdowns relief Its extracted oil can be used to treat sunburns or whatever burn. Care of photosensitizing.
Tinctorial plant: flowers produce a reddish-brown colour while the whole plant gives a brown-yellow colour
Sea fennel
Latin name :Crithmum maritimum
Uses : High-grade of mineral salts and C-vitamin, it is also called ‘stone-drill’ because of growing right on rocks and sea-cliffs. Edible plante : strong lemony smell to flavour salads Macerating into vinegar like gherkins. Medicinal stimulating plant to have an aperitif
Toning and regenerative ability cosmetic plant
Diuretic, depurative and anti-cellulite essential oil
Shepherd's purse
Latin name: Capsella bursa pastoris
Uses :
Heamostatic, bleeding wounds treatment
Its young leaves can be eaten as green salad
Spurge
Latin name : Euphorbia paralas
Uses : Toxic plant which provides a yellowish latex to burn off warts
Thorn-apple
Latin name : Datura stramonium
Uses : Toxic hallucinogenic plant
Medicinal plant : asthma and cough relieving
Watermint / Spearmint / Peppermint
Latin name : Mentha aquatica / Mentha viridis / Mentha piperata
Uses : Digestion bettering
Muscle relaxing
Bad headache treatment
Wild Carrot
Latin name : Daucus carota
Uses : With a high A-vitamin content, named the carotin. Medicinal plant: its root is used for its diuretic and stimulating action, which aids digestion and liver. External use: to treat the light degree burns, ulcers and eczemas. Tinctorial plant: flowers and tops produce yellowness. The essential oil steming from the cultivated carrot seed firms up skin and lightens complexion. The seed are also used to flavour dishes.
Wild rose
Latin name : Rosa canina
Uses : Medicinal plant: its berries are called rosehips, with a high C-vitamin content, they stimulate overall and also fight chills. Comestible plant: jam can be made from the rosehips
Yarrow
Latin name : Achillea millefolium
Uses : Aromatic fragance and tinctorial plant which yields yellow, green or brown colour . Medicinal plant used for its antiseptic, haemostatic and anti-inflammatory qualities. Used for healing wounds and bettering stomachaches
The foreshore marine animals at low tide
Anémone de mer ballii
Nom latin :Anthopleura ballii
Beadlet Anemone
Latin name :Actinia equina
Blenny or Shanny
Latin name :Blennius pholis
Brittle Star
Latin name :Ophioderma longicauda
Broad-Clawed-Porcelain Crab
Latin name : Porcellana platycheles
Common Dog Whelk
Latin name :Nucella lapillus
Common Grey Sea Slug
Latin name :Aeolidia papillosa
Common Limpet
Nom latin : Patella vulgata
Also called ‘bernique’ or ‘chinese hat’
Common Mussel
Latin name :Mytilus edulis
Common Prawn
Nom latin : Palaemon serratus
Common Starfish
Latin name : Asterias rubens
Common Top Shell
Latin name :Calliostoma zizyphinum
Cushion Star
Latin name :Asterina gibbosa
Dahlia Anemone
Latin name :Taelia felina
Edible Periwinkle
Latin name :Littorina littorea
Flat or purple Top Shell
Nom latin : Steromphala umbilicalis
Furrowed Crab
Latin name :Xantho incisus
Green Anemone or Sea Nettle
Nom latin : Anemonia viridis
Hermit or Soldier Crab
Nom latin : Clibanarius erythropus
Marbled Rock Crab
Latin name :Pachygrapsus marmoratus
Netted Dog Whelk
Nom latin : Nassarius reticulatus
Oyster
Nom latin : Crassostrea gigas
Rock Goby
Latin name :Gobius paganellus
Sea Hare
Latin name :Aplysia punctata
Shore Crabe also called Enraged Crab
Latin name:Carcinus maenas
Spider Crab
Nom latin :Macropodia rostrata
Spiny Starfish
Latin name :Marthasterias glacialis
Sting Winkle
Latin name :Ocenebra erinacea
Strawberry Anemone
Latin name :Actinia fragacea
Thick Top Shell
Nom latin : Phorcus lineatus
Also called False Edible Periwinkle
Urchin
Latin name :Psammechinus miliaris
Variegated Scallop
Nom latin : Mimaclamys varia
Velvet Crab
Latin name :Necora puber
Worm Pipe-Fish
Latin name :Nerophis ophidion
Yellow Round Crab
Latin name :Eriphia verrucosa