Lousewort (Pedicularis canadensis) is an interesting plant. It’s a medicinal herb said to be effective at muscular pain relief. The bumblebees love it!
Tag: woodland plants
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Lousewort, Bumblebee Food and Medicinal Herb
Rosy colored variety of Pedicularis, with a bumble bee visiting. A pale yellow-colored lousewort. … Read the rest “Lousewort, Bumblebee Food and Medicinal Herb”Some lousewort, showing -
Nature Drawing in Progress: American ginseng in October
Two years ago I made a nature drawing of American ginseng in October, with yellowing leaves against the dark backdrop of the Wild Ozark forest.
Repeating the Same Nature Drawing
Since that time I’ve learned a little more about certain … Read the rest “Nature Drawing in Progress: American ginseng in October”
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Sleuthing the Bellwort. Sessilifolia or Perfoliata?
Sessilifolia or Perfoliata?
Three species of bellwort are found in Arkansas: Uvularia grandiflora, U. sessilifolia, and U. perfoliata. The one I see most often around here is the grandiflora, or Large-flowered bellwort as it’s commonly called.
Bellwort in the Ginseng
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