Large Germander Speedwell Bowl

The wet start to the summer this year suited wild flowers and Germander Speedwell was abundant about the Dale.

Known as bird’s eye or angels-eye, Speedwell was once considered a lucky charm, the sight of them was said to help speed travellers on their way. Germander appears to refer to a corruption of Latin or Greek word, symbolising its 'ground-loving' nature; a sprawling plant, usually seen spreading across a field, it rarely reaches more than 30cm tall.

The word 'Speedwell' is most likely derived from its use in folk medicine, where it was considered to have significant medicinal value, healing all manner of ailments.

This bowl celebrates the delicate nature of the bright Speedwell, with a transparent blue body and light green lip.