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ALBUMBulgarin plants

Nymphaea alba –Alepu Lake, BulgariaIt bears the name of the Nymphs, the water goddesses. It is commonly found in basins with slow running water. Nymphaea alba is an endangered plant and thus it is protected.

Typha angustifolia – Ropotamo river Bulgaria. It grows around slow running waters, mostly around swamps, lakes and rivers. Its roots are rich on starch.

Acorus calamus – Ropotamo river Bulgaria. It is commonly found around swampy places and slow running waters. It has anti-inflammatory use, fights different kinds of pain, strenghtens appetite and heals podagra.

Ranunculus aquatilis – Veleka river Bulgaria. This plant is a Bulgarian endemic.

Lencojum – Devil river Bulgaria. It is used to produce the medicament Nivalin, healing poliomyelitis.It is important to know that self treatment with this plant is dangerous, because it contains poisonous alkaloids.

Phragmites – Srebarna lake Bulgaria. It grows around coasts and firths, creating grass barriers which are good conditions for bird nesting. Traditionally this plant is used in construction work, wicker work such as baskets and fuel.

Asplenium trichomanes – Veleka river Bulgaria. It is commonly met around river valleys and deep damp vales. Its leafs are used for a decoction that fights the flu, coughs, asthma and against hair loss.