The "Name that Plant" Game

Since the Doc is stepping out here's one I just learned recently

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Wow its great to see this thread grow 5 pages since this afternoon!!!

Please keep in the spirit of this thread and teach us about the plants you post. Tell us where it grows and what it is used for. Poisonius, medicinal, or edible.


Theo your plant is Pale Corydalis (Corydalis sempervirens)

It prefers disturbed areas in forests andd likes alot of sun

I have no clue if its edible, poisonous, or medicinal though..
 
This is a poisonous and edible plant. The fruit of this plant is edible, but only when they are ripe! The unripe fruit as well as the rest of the plant is poisonous.
It like moist soil and disturbed areas.



 
Good one, GS. I've never seen that outdoors, it took me a couple of minutes but I remembered what it was from having no life and reading too many plant ID books. :o

I think it's great that we're posting poisonous and partially poisonous plants here. Hopefully, it will help people who are new to foraging. :thumbup:

Man, I love these kinds of threads, good job, GS. Of course, maybe the beer's helping. :confused:


GP
 
I have only seen that plant once at Oldman Marty's place. It was part of his plant walk.

Cool plant!
 
Chinese Lanterns they have a cherry like fruit inside that is very sweet, (when ripe).

Perennial


Chinese Lanterns received their name for the orange-red, paper-like husks they produce, resembling a Chinese Lantern. Native to Asia and Japan, Chinese Lanterns are sometimes called Strawberry Tomato, or Winter Cherry. Chinese Lanterns are related to tomatillos, and are members of the nightshade family.

Chinese Lanterns are perennials. But, many people grow them as annuals. Their paper-like husks contain a berry inside. Flowers look good in the garden, and can also be used as dried flowers.

Plants grow 18" - 24". They look good in flower gardens, and are popular in containers on balconies and decks.




Propagation:

Chinese Lantern are grown from seed. Seeds sprout readily in warm soil.

We recommend an early start indoors in seed trays 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost in your area.




How to Grow Chinese Lanterns:

Grow Chinese Lantern in full sun. They will do well in average soils. If growing as a perennial, select a sunny location where they can grow for years.

Sow seeds early in the season and cover lightly with 1/4" soil. Final spacing of plants should be 18-20" apart.

Water plants during dry periods. Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a season.

Once your Chinese Lantern are established, they will grow well and bloom until frost.




Insect and Disease:

If problems occur, treat with insecticides, repellents, or fungicide as needed.
 
I just googled it T. Ederlyi, that is incorrect.

Edit. Good guess though.

I was informed that even though the scientific names do not match, that their is a species of the plant I posted that is known as Chinese Lantern.:o

Thanks Doc.

So since it is a sub species. T Edelyi gets the nod:thumbup:

The exact species I posted is called Ground Cherry or Husk Tomato (Physalis pruinosa)

Sorry T
 
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Chinese Lantern
Scientific Name
Physalis alkekengi

Common Name
Chinese lantern

Type
Outdoor plant

Toxicity: 3-4
Ingestion in large amounts can cause serious effects. These plants are known to cause problems in animals.

Toxic Parts
All parts

Description
Egg-shaped or heart-shaped leaves alternate on stems. Leaves often have wavy or jagged edges.
Small, white five-petaled flowers mature to papery red pods that resemble Chinese paper lanterns.
Disclaimer
The list of poisonous plants on this Web site does not necessarily include every poisonous plant that is known or that might be found in a home or yard. Also, the plants are listed by common or scientific name but might be known to you by other names. The University of Kansas Hospital does not advise eating any of the plants on this web site. We discourage the use of any of these plants for self medication. The information on this site is taken from the literature, and the degree of reliability is unknown. In case of accidental exposure or ingestion, contact the Poison Center 1-800-222-1222.
 
Other Names
.....
Habitat
Alien, naturalized, biennial herb. Widely distributed plant, being found all over Europe and in temperate Asia as far as the Himalayas, and in North America it is exceedingly abundant. ....... is found growing on hedge-banks, by roadsides and on waste ground, more especially on gravel, sand or chalk. Sunny positions in uncultivated fields and especially on dry soils. Cultivation: ........ is an easily grown plant, it succeeds in most well-drained soils, including dry ones, and prefers a sunny position. Dislikes shade and wet soils. The leaves (first season) at the base of the stem form a rosette of numerous, large, 6 to 15 inches long and up to 5 inches broad, but become smaller as they ascend the stem, on which they are arranged on alternate sides. They are whitish with a soft, dense mass of hairs on both sides, which make them feel very furry and thick. The root is a long taproot with a fibrous outer cover and fleshy inside. The flower-spike (second season) has been known to attain a height of 7 or 8 feet, covered with densely crowded, sulphur-yellow, flowers about an inch across with five rounded petals. Blooming during July and August. Harvest the entire plant when in bloom and dry for later herb use.

Properties
........ has been used as an alternative medicine for centuries, and in many countries throughout the world, the value of Great Mullein as a proven medicinal herb is now backed by scientific evidence. Some valuable constituents contained in ...... are Coumarin and Hesperidin, they exhibit many healing abilities. Research indicates some of the uses as analgesic, antihistaminic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, antiviral, bacteristat, cardio-depressant, estrogenic, fungicide, hypnotic, sedative and pesticide are valid.

An infusion is taken internally in the treatment of a wide range of chest complaints and also to treat diarrhea and bleeding of the lungs and bowels. The leaves, root, and the flowers are anodyne, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, nervine, and vulnerary.
...... oil is a very medicinal and valuable destroyer of disease germs. An infusion of the flowers in olive oil is used as earache drops, or as a local application in the treatment of piles and other mucous membrane inflammations. This infusion is a strong antibacterial. The oil being used to treat gum and mouth ulcers is very effective. A decoction of the roots is used to alleviate toothache and also relieve cramps and convulsions. It is also used in alternative medicine for the treatment of migraine headaches accompanied with oppression of the ear.

The whole plant possess slightly sedative and narcotic properties. The seeds are considered toxic. They have been historically used as a narcotic and also contain saponins.

The dried leaves are sometimes smoked to relieve the irritation of the respiratory mucus membranes, and the hacking cough of consumption. They can be employed with equal benefit when made into cigarettes, for asthma and spasmodic coughs in general. Externally, a medicinal poultice of the leaves is applied to sunburn, ulcers, tumors and piles.

Other Uses
Dye, Insecticide, Insulation, Lighting, Tinder, Wick. A yellow dye is made from the flowers by boiling them in water. When used with dilute sulphuric acid they produce a rather permanent green dye, this becomes brown with the addition of alkalis. An infusion of the flowers is sometimes used to dye the hair a golden color. The leaves contain rotenone, which is used as an insecticide. The dried leaves are highly flammable and can be used to ignite a fire quickly , or as wick for candles.

Folklore
An old superstition existed that witches used lamps and candles provided with wicks of .... in their incantations, and another of the plant's many names, ....., refers to this. Both in Europe and Asia the power of driving away evil spirits was ascribed to the Mullein. Being a sure safeguard against evil spirits and magic, and from the ancient classics, it was this plant which Ulysses took to protect himself against the wiles of Circe.

Recipes
Tea: An aromatic tea can be made by boiling 1 tbs. dried leaves or root, in 1 cup water for 5 - 10 min. A sweeter tea can be made by infusing the fresh or dried flowers. Or for children and the elderly use milk instead of water. Sweeten if desired.

...... oil: Use flowers or root. Place in blender or crush, fill jar, cover with olive oil, set in warm place for 2 weeks. Strain before use.

Article by Deb Jackson & Karen Bergeron

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That's great, TE, but you're not supposed to tell us the name of the plant.........

Have you been drinking beer, too? :confused: I'm just sayin'............. :D

BTW, here is a picture of a Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) leaf being used as a wick.

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I used peanut oil, because it was left over in my cupboard from making Chinese food, many years before. :(

So it's still your turn. Pictures and/or descriptions with uses of a wild plant (but don't tell us what it is ;) )

BTW, "The leaves contain rotenone, which is used as an insecticide.", rotenone is also a commercial fish poison, which make Mullein effective as a fish poison. The leaves were also used as pot holders around a camp fire. An alternate common name was Quaker's rouge because sometimes young Quaker women, who were forbidden to use cosmetics, would rub their cheeks with the leaves, causing reddening of the cheeks, like rouge. Something to keep in mind when you use Mullein as 'Camper's toilet paper' :rolleyes:

Doc
 
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