Category Archives: Plant Sightings

Plant sightings is the main focus of wildeherb. Plants native to North America, and especially the Northeastern United States and Pennsylvania, are found, identified, observed and photographed to become part of a living diary about our plant friends, new and old.

Violet Jelly Made from Northern Downy Violets

Posted on May 17, 2012 by wilde

A few weeks ago I came across a bookmark for a violet jelly recipe. Last year I marked the recipe page as the violets had already bloomed for the year when I first saw the recipe. I knew that Viola … Continue reading →

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Blue and Yellow Iris Flowering in Pennsylvania

Posted on May 10, 2012 by wilde

While driving along a country road in the mountains the other day, I happened upon a few striking clumps of blue flags, also known as blue iris. I’ve previously posted about the alien yellow iris that we have growing wild … Continue reading →

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