Monthly Archives: September 2006

Flowering White Snakeroot

Not too many wild herbs are flowering near the end of September. One exception is the group called ‘thoroughworts’ of the Compositae family. In open areas of the woods and along the lane the white flowers of White Snakeroot can … Continue reading

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Red Berries – Star Magnolia and False Soloman’s Seal

Haven’t seen this before…the star magnolia has produced some berries. The little tree is about 5-6 feet tall and 8-9 years old. It flowered beautifully in very early spring. The number of blossoms was twice that of the previous year. … Continue reading

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