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Bohelain - bothelan or something similar.

Kanedmick · 2013-02-01 21:12:33

Hi, In west of Ireland I came across a word for a wild weed that's found in fields: Bohelain - bothelan or something similar. It looks to me like the yellow Rapeseed plant. Perhaps it was grown in previous generations and a remnant of times past. But, in fields that are not cared for, these yellow plants almost take over.…

01-02-2013 9:12pm

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Kanedmick

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Hi,

In west of Ireland I came across a word for a wild weed that's found in fields:

Bohelain - bothelan or something similar.

It looks to me like the yellow Rapeseed plant. Perhaps it was grown in previous generations and a remnant of times past. But, in fields that are not cared for, these yellow plants almost take over.

Anyone got any idea?

Thanks!

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#2 02-02-2013 2:35am

P. Breathnach

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Could be buachalán (buí): ragweed. It's classed as a noxious weed, so not a remnant of past crops.

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#3 04-02-2013 3:42pm

Kanedmick

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That makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

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