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Comment on Sour Grass is Yellow Oxalis in the Yard by wilde

wilde — Sun, 20 May 2012 11:08:00 +0000

Hi Delona,
I know what you mean. It was fun finding them and eating the little “candlesticks” – and such a pretty yellow color too.

Comment on Sour Grass is Yellow Oxalis in the Yard by Delona Kaye Grizzle

Delona Kaye Grizzle — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:32:51 +0000

I loved sour grass when I was a kid. Lived in Georgia and it was all in our yard. It was lots better than a candy sour ball.

Comment on Northern Downy Violet in Two Week Bloom by Violet Jelly Made from Northern Downy Violets

Violet Jelly Made from Northern Downy Violets — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:09:31 +0000

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Comment on Yellow Flags Flower Down by the River by Blue and Yellow Iris Flowering in Pennsylvania

Blue and Yellow Iris Flowering in Pennsylvania — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:06:50 +0000

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Comment on Poison Hemlock Prolific in the Fence Rows by Foraging for Wild Food: Fennel Fronds : SanJuanSufficiency.com

Foraging for Wild Food: Fennel Fronds : SanJuanSufficiency.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:33:44 +0000

[...] Poison water hemlock is the only poisonous look alike, but it’s leaves look exactly like carrot leaves. The stalk is easy to identify because it has purple spots/splotches and has absolutely no hair on the stalk. Also, if you break the stalk, it smells horrible. Definitely no scent reminiscent of black licorice. I know all this because I actually identified a stand of poison hemlock a few days later. [...]

Comment on Sour Grass is Yellow Oxalis in the Yard by wilde

wilde — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:35:58 +0000

Hey vijack,

I wonder where you live or there abouts? If you care to write back and let us know your approx. vicinity, thanks!

We definitely have lots of them coming up in the grass, in the garden, in the flower beds, in the woods,…. Seems like they can grow just about anywhere! Might just have to try some on a salad this weekend. Have you tasted the sour grass yet?

Comment on Sour Grass is Yellow Oxalis in the Yard by vijack

vijack — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:41:37 +0000

We have a lot of these growing in our yard. I’ve always kinda wondered if they were safe to eat.

Comment on Redbud Trees Flower Purple at the Edge of the Woods by Dogwood Trees Bloom After Serviceberries

Dogwood Trees Bloom After Serviceberries — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:06:48 +0000

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Comment on Pink Lady’s Slipper Moccasin Flower Blooming in Pennsylvania by Privet Shrub Smells Like Spring

Privet Shrub Smells Like Spring — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:06:31 +0000

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Comment on Elders, Poke and Yarrow by wilde

wilde — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:58:56 +0000

Hi Jon,
If you were referring to Belinda’s comment, “…berries are singular and are approximately an inch in diameter”, it can’t be pokeweed. Poke weed has several berries in a cluster, so they’re not singular. Also, each berry grows to about a quarter-inch in diameter, not an inch.

Were you commenting on something else?