'Jack by the Hedge' danced by Gainesville, Florida, English country dancers. Called by Annette Merritt to music performed by Hoggetowne Fancy.
Jack by the Hedge is by Jan Dale to two tunes by John Stapledon
The dance was included in Dales" "A Concise Flora for Dancers"
From Wikipedia:
Alliaria petiolata is a biennial flowering plant in the Mustard family, ...
In the first year of growth, plants form clumps of round shaped, slightly wrinkled leaves, that when crushed smell like garlic. The next year plants flower in spring, producing cross shaped white flowers in dense clusters. As the flowering stems bloom they elongate into a spike-like shape. When blooming is complete, plants produce upright fruits that release seeds in mid-summer. Plants are often found growing along the margins of hedges, giving rise to the old British folk name of Jack-by-the-hedge. ...
All parts of the plant, including the roots, give off a strong odour. In 17th century Britain it was recommended as a flavouring for salt fish. It can also be made into a sauce for eating with roast lamb or salad. Early European settlers brought the herb to the New World to use as a garlic type flavoring, and as a good source of vitamins A and C. The herbs medicinal purposes include use as a disinfectant, a diuretic, and sometimes being used to treat gangrene and ulcers. The herb was also planted as a form of erosion control.[6]
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