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.
Mayapple, March 27
By Tulla Lightfoot Scientific name: Podophllum peltatum I came upon patches of these strange plants while walking on the trail of a tiny nature preserve…