The "Name that Plant" Game

[RescueRiley]

here's an easy one... this one prefers moist soil... it is edible, but must be cleaned and boiled first... the fibrous stem can be used for cordage.. and it's best to wear gloves when collecting it... (hint Hint)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Brennnessel_1.JPG
I know the name is at the very bottom of the link... Honor system boys..

 

[theonew]

Stinging nettles

 

[RescueRiley]

bingo you're up Theo

 

[theonew]

The nut-like gametophytes from this tree are edible and I find delicious.

 

[RescueRiley]

Ginko Biloba? if it is it gives off a vomit like smell to protect itself from predation. but it can be washed off.. It was thought to be a bygone plant from the dinosaur days untill explorers in the 19 century Found them growing in tibetan and Chinese temples..

 

[DOC-CANADA]

Pardon me guys, while I do a test post for Hollowdweller (from Image Shack)

By Jove, I think I've got it! Thanks for your patience. Catch you later, have to go out.

HD, you can see the tree, right?

Doc

 

[theonew]

Ginko Biloba? if it is it gives off a vomit like smell to protect itself from predation. but it can be washed off.. It was thought to be a bygone plant from the dinosaur days untill explorers in the 19 century Found them growing in tibetan and Chinese temples..

That's it :thumbup: It can also be found growing on my block

 

[RescueRiley]

here's a nice edible weed that grows to about 4 feet high.. it can be found in gardens or areas of disturbed soil..or on the fringes of fields
My links are not working out so well hold on
http://donwiss.com/pictures/F-2000-05-27/0047.jpg

 

[theonew]

Lamb's quarters

 

[RescueRiley]

right again tag you're it

 

[theonew]

More of a medicinal herb, this plant can be used to stimulate menstrual flow (yeah I know, very useful )

Now with HD viewable image content

 

[tonym]

Is that Common Rue (Ruta graveolens)
If so, it can also be used to relieve gas pains and colic, improve appetite and digestion

Not to mention if it brings apon the menstual cycle, we can use it to bring apon BJ week!

 

[theonew]

Nice work Tony. Rue it is :thumbup:

 

[tonym]

Here is a medicinal shrub that grows on coastal flats and tidal marshes.

The coating on the berries can be used as wax in candle making. The leaves cam be used to treat fever. The berries are also edible.

 

[theonew]

Bayberry?
Never seen it, only read about it.

 

[tonym]

I guess reading is fundamental.. You are up sir!

 

[theonew]

This one should be easy, but I'm posting it more as reminder, since it is an excellent survival food that is high in protein and calcium (think incompetent hunter ). Technically it is a legume.

Some people confuse it with wood sorrel

 

[tonym]

I'm gonna let some one else get this one.

 

[tonym]

Some people confuse it with wood sorrel

Hey:grumpy:

 

[tonym]

Some people confuse it with wood sorrel

quoted from Wikepedia

"The common wood sorrel is sometimes referred to as a shamrock (due to its three-leaf clover-like motif) and given as a gift on St. Patrick's Day."