Ah, I have been a little lax on my blogging lately. These pictures were documented earlier in the month.
An Oak Apple Gall split open to reveal where the wasp pupa are growing
This little caterpillar seems luminescent
Blackberry blossoms
Blackberry leaves are full of tannins and vitamin C. Tea made of the leaves is quite good for menstrual pain and trouble as well as colds, and as a gently physic
Blue Flag Irises are beautiful but very poisonous. Medicinally, however, they do have value. Poultices from the roots are used for bruises and swelling. The roots are a strong cathartic. Blue Flag root increases bile production and so is an effective detoxification aid and assists liver function. Historically it has been used as a weight loss drug. It has chemical components (triterpenoids) which are also found in Ginseng. I have always loved this plant for it's external beauty and the more I learn about it the more I like it.
Green Grapes - along with being a good food source for fruit, raisins, wine and juice, wild grapes can be used as a hair tonic and for kidney troubles.
This turtle was in the process of laying eggs...
Turtle Eggs would be a welcome source of food if you were hungry (some critter ate them a few days later in fact)
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