British and Irish folklore prominently features Gorse with its bright yellow flowers.
People believed its prickly nature warded off evil spirits and fairies.
On May Day, people would hang gorse wreaths on doors to protect against witches.
In Ireland, wearing a piece of blessed Gorse was thought to prevent stumbling or getting lost while travelling.
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