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Mullein, Verbascum thapsus

Image - Mullein

When I go hiking plants that stand out from the rest in some way tend to pique my curiosity. Such is the case with mullein.

Mullein

This plant first caught my attention in the spring. It is difficult to miss. The one in the photo is young and only 10-12 inches across.

The [...]

Indian Strawberry

Image - Indian Strawberry (Potentilla Indica)

AKA – False Strawberry, Mock Strawberry, She Mei.

Indian Strawberry

I’ve always heard this referred to as snake berry. I assumed it was because the berry grew right next to the ground making it perfect snake food. That still may be true, the name She Mei is Chinese meaning snake strawberry.

The name [...]

How do I find and identify ginseng?

Ginseng hunters, or ‘seng hunters, are a unique and unfortunately a dieing breed.

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There are many plants in the mountains with medicinal properties which naturally give the plants monetary value. Ginseng has always been at the top of the list in terms of value.

As a teenager I was always anxious for the [...]

These Colors Do Run

Morning Glory

———When one tugs at a single thing in nature; he finds it attached to the rest of the world.

Wordless Wednesday

———When one tugs at a single thing in nature; he finds it attached to the rest of the world.