This cropped version, while blurry, shows the dandelion-like leaves. I had what I thought was a volunteer lettuce up at the garden, but now I know it is this. There is a row of spikes on the leaves' underside, and a milky sap that oozed out when the stem is broken.
Wild yarrow, which can be used topically for wounds:
Pick and dry the blossoms, then grind to apply on cuts. Infuse the fresh flowers in olive oil or almond oil and use as a cosmetic.
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Looks like fun.
Cool - I know we have lotsa yarrow. Some of that lettuce, too, no doubt. I'll look for it.
Hmmm. The wild lettuce looks like a weed to me. I'm not sure I'd be confident enough to pick these plants out. Are you now?
You'll have to post 'recipes'. I love the idea of being able to find what we call 'bush tucker'. I tried to find a tour like this while Jeff was in Australia but they only exist in the outback unfortunately. Fascinating.
Yarrow...lots of that around; not so much the lettuce tho'. Grandma had other uses ( you mentioned dandelions. ) This only serves to remind me I need to get out beyond the yard more ;)
what a wonderful walk....i will have to keep an eye out for one around here....so much to learn!
we saw people picking things yesterday when we were out on a hike....the fact it was at a national park makes their picking problematic i think....but i kept my mouth shut.
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