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05/09/2024

Ahh turtle love

06/14/2023

ah the plantain "w**d"

This is plantain, two different species of plantain.
Narrow-leafed plantain is on the left next to broad-leafed plantain on the right.
Both leaves are edible. Narrow-leafed is more bitter whereas as broad-leafed is more palatable because narrow-leafed contains more medicinal constituents (making it more bitter). Overall, the leaves taste best in Spring.
Notice the parallel veins of the leaf and the tall stalk with little flowers. Those are identifying markers.
Have you ever heard of psyllium husk? It comes from the seeds of a type of plantain. Psyllium husk is a binding agent used in fiber products and gluten-free baking.
If you go camping and need to know any plant, this might be it. Chew up those leaves and put them right on bee stings and bug bites. 🐝 They will cool them down, stop itching, and draw out the venom.
I've been learning about plantain and how it can help the body if damaged by the use of NSAIDs.
Don't use or eat something if you don't know what it is!

02/08/2023

I am still here are you?

Such a cool idea! Love it.

01/05/2022

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Good to know! 🦋🦋🦋

09/29/2021

Know your birds.

Discover the best places for birding nearby or around the world.

09/16/2021

Good to know

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that must be reported to the USDA if discovered, was part of a 4-H insect display from Thomas County.

07/04/2021

Good morning. It feels like a happy day. Be safe

(toni)

06/21/2021

Weird things in nature.

Thirty years of research has revealed just how strange the underground animal with the odd nose really is.