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Mimmshall Brook
Mimmshall Brook is a long stream (brook) in Greater London and Hertfordshire, England. Rising from two sources—one in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, and the other in Arkley, London Borough of Barnet—the brook drains into a catchment area of 52 km² (20 sq mi) at Water End Swallow Holes, Welham Green, North Mymms. It is a tributary of the River Colne. Course The Mimmshall Brook rises from two sources—Saffron Green Meadows in the borough of Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, and near Arkley Lane and Pastures in Arkley in the London Borough of Barnet. The Saffron stream flows east to meet the northbound Arkley stream at Saffron Green Meadows. From there, Mimmshall Brook flows a northeasterly course until Dyrham Park, when it turns north. It then flows into Dancers Hill and under an unnamed grade II listed bridge before flowing under the M25 motorway (London Orbital Motorway) via a culvert. From here, the Mimmshall Brook flows through Wash Lane Common in the civil parish of So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SAFFRON GREEN MIMMSHALL BROOK
Saffron () is a spice derived from the flower of ''Crocus sativus'', commonly known as the "saffron crocus". The vivid crimson stigma (botany), stigma and stigma (botany)#style, styles, called threads, are collected and dried for use mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent in food. Although some doubts remain on its origin, it is believed that saffron originated in Iran. However, Greece and Mesopotamia have also been suggested as the possible region of origin of this plant. Saffron crocus slowly propagated throughout much of Eurasia and was later brought to parts of North Africa, North America, and Oceania. Saffron's taste and iodoform-like or hay-like fragrance result from the phytochemicals picrocrocin and safranal. It also contains a carotenoid pigment, crocin, which imparts a rich golden-yellow hue to dishes and textiles. History of saffron, Its recorded history is attested in a 7th-century BC Assyrian botanical treatise, and has been Trade and use of saffron, traded a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
