PRUNUS SPINOSA. BLACKTHORN.
The Blackthorn is usually found growing in Hawthorn hedges and it rarely forms a tree. The fruit, Sloe is sometimes utilised to enhance the flavour of Gin when the fruits are pricked and immersed into the alcohol allowing their juice to infuse the drink.
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Location: COUNTY OF ESSEX. ENGLAND
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