Tag: woodland plants
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Lousewort, Bumblebee Food and Medicinal Herb
Herbalism, Herbs, Homestead, Native Medicinal Plants, Nature, Ozark Native Plants, Plants, Self-RelianceLousewort (Pedicularis canadensis) is an interesting plant. It’s a medicinal herb said to be effective at muscular pain relief. The bumblebees love it! Rosy colored variety of Pedicularis, with a bumble bee visiting. A pale yellow-colored lousewort. Some lousewort, showing … Read the rest “Lousewort, Bumblebee Food and Medicinal Herb”
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A Green Dragon Drawing
Art by Madison Woods, Inspired by Nature, Nature, Nature Drawing, Ozark Native Plants, Woodland PlantsI’ve been working on a Green Dragon drawing for the cover of NANPS’s summer issue of Blazing Star. There will be another of the spathe and spadix to do next. That one will be used in the article. Here’s the … Read the rest “A Green Dragon Drawing”
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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 … Read the rest “Sleuthing the Bellwort. Sessilifolia or Perfoliata?”
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