Fruit, great, small and indifferent are ripening on plants and trees in the Wroxham area. Naturally, with near constant water lapping the river banks, vegetation flourishes.
Hops (Lat: Humulus lupulus) are principally used in beer brewing for both flavouring and as a stabilising agent. The climbing plant grows in charming profusion between the Hoveton side of Wroxham road and footbridge. Could they have seeded from crops grown at nearby market gardens in the past... The soft, lime green coloured cone shaped flowers eventually turn golden brown. When dried, they also find uses in aromatherapy and flower arranging.
Diane
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