- Prunus spinosa - Wikipedia
Prunus spinosa, called blackthorn or sloe, is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae It is native to Europe and West Asia, and has been naturalized in parts of North America The fruits are used to make sloe gin in Great Britain and patxaran in Basque Country
- SLOE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of SLOE is the small dark globose astringent fruit of the blackthorn; also : blackthorn
- Sloe: Benefits, Medicinal Qualities, Essential Compounds, and Usage . . .
Sloe, botanically recognized as Prunus spinosa, belongs to the Rosaceae family and is native to Europe, western Asia, and parts of North Africa The plant manifests as a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rugged appearance and an abundance of distinctive features
- Blackthorn | Definition, Description, Facts | Britannica
Blackthorn is a spiny shrub of the rose family, native to Europe but cultivated in other regions The plant’s dense growth makes it suitable for hedges, and the tart fruit is used to flavor sloe gin
- Blackthorn: Recipes and Benefits of Sloe | Fine Dining Lovers
Blackthorn is a deciduous shrub or small tree in the rose family It has dark-coloured bark and stiff, spiny branches, and grows a mass of small, creamy white flowers in the spring, which are replaced by an edible purple-black fruit called a sloe in the autumn
- What Are Sloe Berries? Uses, Preparation, and Safety
Explore sloe berries: understand their unique characteristics, traditional uses, and important considerations for safe enjoyment
- Wild Blackthorn or Sloe | Identify and make Sloe Gin
Sloe or blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a small, thorny wild shrub native to the UK and other parts of Europe It belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae) and is known for its blackish-blue fruits, called sloes, which are used to make sloe gin and other traditional liqueurs
- Sloe (Blackthorn) – by Robin Harford (Eatweeds)
Sloe also known as Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a thorny hedgerow plant with dark purple berries often sought after in autumn to make warming country wine or gin
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