Thursday, May 20, 2010

Erigeron Worms

Title caused by CBC because carrot juice is murder!

Absolutely Asterales, likely Erigeron philadelphicus, which, Wikipedia fecetiously states, stinks, hence the name.

I think Philly fleabane sounds like an insectivore delicacy but then I'm sort of skevish.

These lovely plants make a fine astringent or diuretic but also can cause complications in pregnancy. That being the case, I think it's best just to let them brighten the yard.

I really like how the Missouri Plants site (linked above) stands out the photos over a black background. They also have Cool Botony Links including one to edible landscaping.

1 comment:

It's Me - Jen E! said...

DFLOYe - are you abstaining from eating the backyard foliage in case you are pregnant?