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  1. Minky

    Bloodroot

    Bloodroot is a plant collected and sold for its roots. This plant is poisonous if eaten. The root is harvested in early fall and dried. If the root is broken it will stain the hands red. This is where it gets its name, bloodroot. I have not harvested any my self but plan to this fall. Bloodroot...
  2. Minky

    Dryad's Saddle mushrooms

    Dryad 's saddle or pheasant back mushrooms are common this time of year. Pheasant Back look just like they sound. These mushrooms are best eaten when very young. These mushrooms can be found on dead wood, mostly elms. A mushroom field guide is helpful for id. Please if all mushrooms before eating.
  3. Minky

    Ramps and fiddleheads

    Yesterday I found some ramps and fiddleheads. Both can be found in oak woods in damp areas. Ramps are like a small onion, they have two bright green leaves and smell strongly of onion. Fiddleheads are immature form of the ostrich fern. Only the heads can be eaten and must be boiled for ten...