The Story of Wild lettuce (Lactuca.)
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca.) refers to a large genus of plants that belong to the daisy family. They include the incredibly
Read moreA Basic skill of any survivalist, woodsman, naturalist, herbalist, apocalypticist, hobbyist or hunter. Being able to identify wild edible plants has an almost mystic image because throughout history this skill done correctly leads to life and incorrectly could lead to illness or death. This is one of the oldest and most respected skills worldwide. Foraging for wild edible plants has always been one of the foundations for mankind’s ability to survive and thrive in different climates.
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca.) refers to a large genus of plants that belong to the daisy family. They include the incredibly
Read moreCommon cattail (Typha latifolia) is a species of plant you will likely be very familiar with. As its name suggests,
Read moreThe American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) was once a common find within it’s range of habitat across the Northeastern states.
Read moreThe American Cranberrybush (Viburnum trilobum) is a deciduous shrub that produces small edible, ruby red berries in the fall. Whilst
Read moreMugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), has a long and prominent history throughout many cultures as a herb of healing, spiritual protection and
Read moreCommon Reed (Phragmites australis subsp. americanus), is a subspecies of tall, perennial wetland grass that is native to the US.
Read moreWild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), is a fairly well known biennial garden vegetable and a member of the carrot and parsley
Read moreEastern prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa), is a species of cacti that is a common occurrence in sandy and dry soils
Read moreEvening Primrose (Oenothera biennis), is a common weed, or wildflower, found throughout the northeastern and midwestern states. Other curious names
Read moreWaterlily (Nymphaea spp.), a beautiful, staple feature in many garden ponds. But did you know the ornate water lily is
Read moreYellow pond lily (Nuphar spp.), is the name given to a number of species within the Nymphaeaceae family. With the
Read moreAmerican Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), are the bright eye catching lotus flowers that have likely caught your eye across lakes, ponds
Read moreWatercress (Nasturtium officinale), is a peppery flavored, perennial member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae. A leafy plant that favors very
Read moreMulberry (Morus spp.), is a commonly occurring tree found across the states. It features in a number of nursery rhymes
Read morePartridge Berry (Mitchella repens), is a low growing, evergreen vine that trails along forest and woodland floors. It is native
Read moreWild mint (Mentha spp.), belongs to a genus of heavily fragrant and aromatic plants. The Mentha genus is the eponymous
Read morePineapple weed (Matricaria discoidea), is an invasive annual within the United States, originally endemic to Eastern Russia and Asia. It
Read moreCommon mallow (Malva neglecta), is an annual plant, very commonly thought of as a weed. Originally native to Europe and
Read moreBugleweed (Lycopus spp.), is a genus of plants within the mint and nettle family Lamiaceae. The family contains just over
Read morePeppergrass (Lepidium spp.), is the common name given to a collection of plants belonging to the Brassica family. The genus
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