Flora on Mandø
Distance: 19.78 Km
The west wind rules on Mandø The flora on Mandø is characterized by the fact that the vegetation has to catch up with the westerly wind, which often reigns in the flat landscape. But despite that, you will find an exciting selection of plants inside as well as outside the dyke.
Densely flowering Hindebæger, also called Mandø heather, is probably the plant most people know best from Mandø. See photo above. It is commonly found on the sandbanks by the Wadden Sea. Despite the popular name Mandø heather, the plant has nothing to do with heather. A large part of its popularity probably lies in the fact that it can be dried with advantage and keeps the color for a long time.
Nights Kveller or Saltwort is a 5-30 cm tall, annual plant which is strongly associated with salt-affected salt marshes and waders. It is instrumental in binding the candy that builds up the marshmallow. The plant is succulent and contains high concentrations of table salt and soda. The plant is edible and has a distinctly salty taste. As a result of the increased interest in raw food, it is used to some extent as an ingredient in salads etc
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Or try pickling a portion of Kveller, the result is salty, sour and sweet and can be used for both fish dishes, poultry and veal.
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Updated by: Wadden Sea Coast | info@vadehavskysten.dk
Densely flowering Hindebæger, also called Mandø heather, is probably the plant most people know best from Mandø. See photo above. It is commonly found on the sandbanks by the Wadden Sea. Despite the popular name Mandø heather, the plant has nothing to do with heather. A large part of its popularity probably lies in the fact that it can be dried with advantage and keeps the color for a long time.
Nights Kveller or Saltwort is a 5-30 cm tall, annual plant which is strongly associated with salt-affected salt marshes and waders. It is instrumental in binding the candy that builds up the marshmallow. The plant is succulent and contains high concentrations of table salt and soda. The plant is edible and has a distinctly salty taste. As a result of the increased interest in raw food, it is used to some extent as an ingredient in salads etc
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Or try pickling a portion of Kveller, the result is salty, sour and sweet and can be used for both fish dishes, poultry and veal.
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Updated by: Wadden Sea Coast | info@vadehavskysten.dk
Photographer: Destination Wadden Sea coast Copyright: Destination Wadden Sea Coast