Wednesday, February 16, 2011

First Herb Walk in 2011 ......................

I went on a herb walk yesterday , found a couple of plants I haven't been able to identify. Hope someone can help me i.d. the plant above and the one below. I think the plant above is some type of cress , it forms in a rosette , found it growing in the garden and the field. The center is a purplish-red color and it's blooms are white. Could it be spring cress ??

I found this little beauty growing in the woods. I'm not sure what it is , but it's lovely. Please let me know if you can identify this plant.


Yippee , the chickweed is growing. I'll be harvesting some soon.


~ Happy Herbal Blessings ~
JoyceAnn
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8 comments:

  1. Flassie's Fil'aFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I have been wondering what that
    top plant is myself. Hope it is
    edible or medicinal.

    The other plant has interesting
    leaves. Lovely!

    I want to figure out how to
    id chickweed. Does it have a
    poisonous look a like?

    Happy Herbal Walks to You!

    God Bless You and Yours!!!

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  2. JeanneFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    The first plant is Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine hirsute). Not sure about the second plant.

    You really know your plants! :0)

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  3. Flassie's Fil'aFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Your Welcome JoyceAnn
    for the Valentine verse!

    I like the quote and like to
    hunt for both flowers and
    weeds. He probably meant it
    in a different way but I like
    to think of it in the context
    of the botanical blessings of
    this life God gave us!

    I made dandelion vinegar
    yesterday.

    Thanks for stopping by!

    God Bless You and Yours!!!

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  4. Flassie's Fil'aFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Thanks Jeanne for the id!

    God Bless You and Yours!!!

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  5. JoyceAnnFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Thanks so much , Jeanne ! I knew it was some type cress , but couldn't properly i.d. it. Thought it might be spring cress because it had white blooms.

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  6. Flassie's Fil'aFebruary 19, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    PS. Is it edible and can we make vinegar out of it?

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  7. JoyceAnnFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Flassie ~ It is edible , tried a raw leaf or two Fri , tasted delish. It wasn't bitter like I expected , but it probably gets more bitter as the weather gets warmer. I'm sure you could make vinegar , but I haven't read anything about the nutrients from the plant yet. I do plan to make a wild salad next week and I'll be adding some of the leaves to the salad.

    ~ Green Blessings ~

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  8. PlantainMarch 7, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Your blog is GREAT!

    Check Rattlesnake Plantain for your mystery plant. :)

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