The "Name that Plant" Game

[theonew]

This medicinal herb is an official drug (recognized by government authority) in the pharmacopoeias of twenty-six countries. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, carminative, antispasmodic, mild sedative activity, promotes healing of wounds. Also makes a delicious tea.

 

[BarberFobic1992]

that would be the camomile plant, i think. aka Anthemis secundiramea

 

[theonew]

Right on :thumbup:

An important identifying aspect for chamomile is that it smells like apples, especially if you bruise the leaves.

 

[BarberFobic1992]

Berries and leaves are both edible, but the leaves are best in early spring, before they become too tough. Berries have similar medicinal properties to asperin.

 

[theonew]

That would be wintergreen, one of the few edible plants I've been able to find in winter. Very refreshing.

 

[BarberFobic1992]

That would be wintergreen, one of the few edible plants I've been able to find in winter. Very refreshing.

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your turn

 

[hung-solo]

This medicinal herb is an official drug (recognized by government authority) in the pharmacopoeias of twenty-six countries. Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, carminative, antispasmodic, mild sedative activity, promotes healing of wounds. Also makes a delicious tea.

camomile where do you find these plants? any in NC?

 

[theonew]

The nuts from this tree are usually quite yummy. And the wood is often used for tool handles.

 

[RescueRiley]

hickory?

 

[theonew]

camomile where do you find these plants? any in NC?

Looks like chamomile only grows wild as far south as Virginia. I'm sure you could cultivate it there just find though.

 

[theonew]

hickory?

And RescueRiley sneaks in for the win :thumbup:

 

[RescueRiley]

this one is not ripe yet.. but in a dew weeks the fruits will be ready for the picking.. One of my personal favorites..this plant grow wild in deciduous patches of woodland, it is often encountered by hikers.. and is also a cultivated plant.

 

[theonew]

Looks like wineberry to me. Delicious, I know a few places in Harriman to find them.

 

[hollowdweller]

Is that Shagbark hickory? I always heard Shagbark the bark only came off one end and on Shellbark it came off both.

Also shagbark has 5 leaflets like Pignut right?? Shellbark has 7?

 

[RescueRiley]

THeo Got it.. these where found in Forest Park right here in queens.. You're up THeo

 

[theonew]

The whole plant is edible but the tubers are the tastiest part and are edible raw.

 

[HikingMano]

This is a great thread. I know jack about plants, but this thread is helping a little :thumbup:. Right on guys.

Sorry to interrupt, carry on .

 

[theonew]

How about a hint: part of the name of this plant is taken from the coloring of the leaves.

Here's the geographical location

 

[Sharp Eye]

Erythronium americanum?
AKS Trout Lilly

 

[theonew]

Sharp Eye is aptly named :thumbup: You're up