Did you know that the tubers of this plant had been an important food source for native people for centuries? Find out more about it in my latest blog.
Yacon, or Bear’s Foot, Aug. 23
Is this plant the exotic and nutritious Yacón plant, or the more likely native Bear’s Foot? Read about my dilemma trying to figure this out in my latest blog.
Dayflowers, 8-14 by Tulla Lightfoot
Have you ever seen this little blue flower and wondered what it was? This is a species of Dayflower that is native to the United States. Read the blog to find out more about it.
Tulla Lightfoot’s Bitter Sneezeweed, July 30
Is Bitter Sneezeweed an invasive economic and environmental threat? Or is it a lovely border plant that is easily hybridized to create beautifully colored blooms in natural meadows? Find information to help you decide in my latest post.
Pokeweed, July 22
Poisonous, or yummy? A garden pest, or a beneficial plant? Polkweed or Pokeweed? Is there a pokeweed song? Find out more about this wild herb in my latest post.
American (Canadian ) Elder
This plant’s berries make wine that rival those made from grapes, but most of the plant is not good to eat. However, its medicinal benefits are numerous. Find out about this valuable plant!
American (Canadian) Germander, June 16
European Germander plants have been used as medicine for thousands of years, but what about the America/Canadian kind? Find out more as we explore wild flowers of the Greenway.