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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Invasive silk tree
It’s now in full bloom. Some think the flowers are gorgeous and want one in their yard. Maybe if they quit mowing their lawn they’d get their wish. The mimosa is that ‘Dr. Seuss-like’ tree with spreading branches and copious … Continue reading
Dayflower
Walk around the edges of your yard and you might see it. Dayflower is that grass-like weed with the little blue flowers. It finds its way into our flowerbeds and goes unnoticed, hiding itself under the cover of larger plants … Continue reading
Posted in foraging
Tagged alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, antibacterial, blue flowers, commelin, Commelina, dayflower, edible, foraging, nature, sore throat, styptic, tonsillitis, wandering jew
14 Comments
Creeping cucumber
Few homeowners know this plant’s name, but many have cursed it. I’ve heard people describe it as that vine with the baby watermelons. Creeping cucumber or Guadeloupe cucumber are two of its most common names. This delicate-looking vine (Melothria pendula) … Continue reading
Posted in foraging
Tagged creeping cucumber, edible, foraging, herbaceous vine, invasive weed, little watermelons
21 Comments
Heat Lovers
With the onset of this oppressive heat many of our landscape plants show signs of stress. Others thrive in it. Lantana is one woody perennial that can’t seem to get enough heat. I’ve seen it flourish when crabgrass and wiregrass … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged heat loving plants, landscape plants, lantana, oleander, poisonous
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