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According to legend on the eve of the battle against the Saxons St David advised the Welsh to wear leeks in their hats so as to easily distinguish friend from the enemy as both armies wore similar peasant clothing . ... It is also a surviving tradition that soldiers in the Welsh regiments eat a raw leek on St David's Day.
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What country does the daffodile reprosent?
daffodils reprsent Wales so do leeks
What is grown in Wales?
Leeks
What are the major food products in Wales?
Wheat, but they make a lot of leeks too
What is the emblem of Wales?
it's hard to say because the sign on the flag is a dragon, but on st.davids day the people of wales wear leeks and daffodils. leeks for males, daffodils for females. i would say a daffodil !
What are the native plants and animals of Wales?
leeks, goats, sheeps, dogs, cats, elephants, tigers are all types of things you find in wales cause i live there but some are in zoos
What part of UK is known as land of daffodils leeks castles and dragons?
I admit I am guessing, but I'll bet that is a reference to Wales.
Why is Saint David so special to Wales?
Born and lived in Wales Dewi or St David is the countries patron saint
Why do anime always have leeks?
Leeks are a healthy and common food in Asia, so they are often shown in anime.
Were do leeks come from?
The leek is the plant. Each leek grows individually. When you buy them in the store, you can still see the roots. Just like onions, carrots, turnips and other root vegetables the entire plant is pulled up to harvest them.
Why are propane leeks so dangerous?
will blow up
What is the difference between a welsh leek and a leek?
Welsh leeks may be larger or smaller than leeks grown elsewhere, but leeks are leeks.
What is special about the countryside of Wales?
The countryside of Wales is beautiful, that is one special thing about it. Another is that much of it is protected. It is home to many endangered species.
