Spring in the forest – Bear Garlic

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Spring in the forest – Bear Garlic

Spring in the forest – Bear Garlic

The name of Bear Garlic (Allium ursinum) came from a belief that bears first feed on this plant after hibernation to clean out their digestive system. Concentrations of Bear Garlic can be found in the beech-tree forests of the Carpathian Mountains. However in 2006, Bear Garlic has been added to the list of species that are threatened in their natural habitats. This plant is highly valued for its medicinal purposes. It is a natural remedy for heart disease, high cholesterol, fatty deposits, arteriosclerosis, infections of the eyes, ears, throat, respiratory infections and coughs. The Low Beskid - Slope of Mount Przedziwna – Iwonicz Zdroj – April 7, 2009
Henryk
on Apr 10, 2009 2:30 am
Image Type(s): Flora
Image ID: 505018

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Marcsoltan

Marcsoltan - Apr 10, 2009 9:57 am - Voted 10/10

Beautiful Trail

and very informative.
Great job Henry,
Happy hiking,
Marc

Henryk

Henryk - Apr 10, 2009 3:44 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Beautiful Trail

Thank you Marc. This is the trail that travels through the slope of Mount Przedziwna where there are some nice and big beech trees. Greetings, Henryk

Henryk

Henryk - Apr 22, 2009 2:43 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Cemaz

Thank you for sharing this information. In Poland we call it "niedzwiedzi czosnek" which means exactly bear garlic. It is a very valuable plant. Regards, Henryk.

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