Once again, it’s time for MrsT’s quizzes to branch out and spread their roots, and this round... you’ve guessed it, its trees! They help regulate our climate and provide food and shelter for a whole host of animals as well as providing us with a variety of resources, we might otherwise take for granted. Let’s face it, what wood (pun intended) the world be without trees? They come in all shapes and sizes, as do the leaves and fruit that they bare and yes, I was one of those kids who loved the school trip to Westonbirt Arboretum. For the next 12 weeks, I will leaf you with a clue or two about trees for you to mulch over.EnjoyMYSTERY TREE QUIZ #6Clue: A great pick-me-up.
Hello there,
I'll have another go with a "first idea":
What immediately came to my mind, was "Energy drink", so I did a little research. One ingredient, that can be used in energy drinks is Bayberry Bark, so I came to Myrica gale.
Another idea: A Pick-Me-Up is a kind of cocktail, so maybe it has something to do with Juniperus communis.
Yours, Bente
A pick-me-up is a tonic. Tonic goes with gin and juniper berries flavour gin so Bente could be on the right track.
Sloes are also used to make Sloe Gin so Blackthorn is another possibility.
Either of those would certainly give me a pick-me-up, hic!
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Tony
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Birch bark for aspirin & Cornus for quinine???
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Could it be Flowering Cherry...as in cherry picker - that's a great pick-me-up?!
Unknown said:Either of those would certainly give me a pick-me-up, hic!
Not in my case TJ,end up flat on my back after a small one nowadays,not that it stops me enjoying it of course !!
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
Elder
Believe there is an elderberry tonic wine
Ray
a good laugh is better than a tonic
That's a good thought Ray, and you can make a cough syrup from elderberries.
C in J
Cin J
When you look at some of the old country recipes fruits and berries were used for so many tonic wines as well as alcoholic ones point is ,if we are going in the right direction,which one.Maybe have to have a boozy try out to discover the answer,any excuse !!
Clue: You've got to be yoking.
Poplar, light but strong & related to Willow for Aspirin content for pick me up! Maybe??