'SEA HOLLY 4' - sold

Collection: Sea Holly

Size: 600mm x 600mm

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Sea Holly; used as a food and medicine for many years, still used by some herbalists. In the 16th/17th centuries, candied roots were sold (Eringoes); they have a chestnut-like taste. Elizabeth 1 named them 'kissing comfits'; lozenges to freshen breath.