"Wild Sarsaparilla" (Aralia nudicaulis)
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2007 Fall ColoursThe fall colours of this plant caught my eye but I didn't know what it was until the following spring when I found it in flower.
Some used a decoction of this plant as a blood purifier while others made a tea to treat colds. The rhizomes can be made into a refreshing drink (a substitute for true sarsaparillis) and have a spicy fragrance. I have found references that the berries can be used to make wine.
2 comments:
I've heard of this plant, but have never seen it. I learn so much from your blogs.
Nice post, great photos, and interesting information.
I like your sidebar about Meandering.
We try to do that a lot. Sometimes the little things under your feet are better than the surrounding landscape.
Troy
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