Monthly Archives: August 2014

Devil’s walking stick

Posted on August 24, 2014 by tedmanzer

Anyone who has ventured into the fringes between fields and swamp or woods has seen this one. Devil’s Walking stick, (Aralia spinosa) also known as Hercules Club, prickly elder or prickly ash is a plant you’ll never forget. If you’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in foraging | Tagged Ash, creamy white flowers, Devil's walking stick, Hercules Club, lemony smell, medicinal uses, poisonous bark, sharp prickles | 2 Comments

Buttercups

Posted on August 24, 2014 by tedmanzer

Sometimes pretty things should be left alone. The buttercup fits that description. It’s very recognizable and grows everywhere. Every spring, young kids pick these attractive yellow flowers with five petals and play with them. I remember holding them under each … Continue reading →

Posted in foraging | Tagged antimicrobial properties, Buttercup, glycosides, poisonous, Ranunculin | 2 Comments

Chinaberry

Posted on August 24, 2014 by tedmanzer

Lately I’ve noticed more traditional livestock animals in residential areas. I’m sure 4-H has a lot to do with that along with selling cropland for development. Whatever the case, this new group of hobby farmers should be aware of a … Continue reading →

Posted in foraging | Tagged bipinnately compound foliage, chinaberry, Mahogany, poisonous to livestock, weedy tree, white berry-like fruits | Leave a comment

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