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Tulip tree AKA tulip poplar AKA arbre aux lis (Liriodendron tulipifera) is only native to parts of southern Ontario, so it's near native in Haliburton and| Song of the Woods
German chamomile alternately spelled camomile (Matricaria chamomilla syn. Matricaria recutita) is one of the few medicinal herbs that's more of a| Song of the Woods
Watershield (Brasenia schreberi) is common around Haliburton, Ontario in still or slow flowing waters up to 1 m deep. Like lilypads, the leaves float on surface. They may also be confused with some species of pond leaves. The underside of the leaves are coated in slime. Edible Uses of Watershield The young leaves when still ... Read more| Song of the Woods
American sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is not listed in Haliburton Flora nor in VASCAN, but has been planted as an ornamental tree in southern Ontario.| Song of the Woods
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is not listed in Haliburton Flora, nor in many foraging books. But it is seedy and can escape cultivation. Plus, you may have| Song of the Woods
Red maple (Acer rubrum) is not just an icon on the Canadian flag. Its spring flowers are rich in nectar and sought by bees very early in spring when there are| Song of the Woods
Grape hyacinth (Muscari botryoides) isn't listed in Haliburton Flora, and the first time I saw it in the area it was just the flowerhead on the side of the| Song of the Woods
I include 12 body system and herbal energetics tags in my posts, found near the bottom. (Other tags are explained here.) I'm mostly keeping the herbal| Song of the Woods
