Coralroot

This morning I cycled to Hillier's Gardens to meet my friend C. It was another sunny day, and we had a good walk around, enjoyed lunch, and of course, talked. She needed to offload about her partner who has early dementia. Magnolias, early Rhododendrons, cherries, and  crab apple were in full bloom. However, this little wildflower, Coralroot, which we found  flowering in a shady, damp area  attracted our attention too. Its Latin name refers to the  deep purple bulbils at the base of the upper stem leaves, which are visible  in my photo.. Apparently, the bulbils are edible and have a mild cress- like flavour,  while the root has a hot flavour. (However, we didn't try eating any of the plant, to verify Mr Google's information).
I had a call from the care home to say my Mother wasn't so well, so I visited her late afternoon. She was breathless again, and has been prescribed more antibiotics and a bigger dose of diuretic. She was sitting quietly in her room,  tired,  yet fairly content, although any  exertion  made  her become short of breath. We phoned my sister in Cornwall for a chat, and then  I helped her to eat her light supper, before I left. Hopefully she'll be feeling a bit  better tomorrow morning. It's not nice being so old.
(Another long chat with my sister  this evening.)