Eating Guide
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Purple ThornapplePurple thornapple, also known as jimsonweed, is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family. This plant stands out with is foul-smelling, trumpet-shaped, pale purple or white flowers, white roots and stem, and toothed leaves. This plant als... Click to read more.
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RagwortRagwort, also known as stinking willie and benweed, is native to Eurasia however has been widely spread as a weed in other parts of the world. Although it is a great source of nectar for bees, butterflies, and more, it is an unwanted plant to have an... Click to read more.
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RanunculusRanunculus is a large genus of 600 or so species known commonly as buttercups. The green leaves may vary in shape. The flowers either contain five petals or several layers of overlapping petals that range in shades of white, yellow, or light greenish... Click to read more.
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Red LilyRed lily, more commonly known as wood lily, is a beautiful lily native to North America but has been widely distributed around the world due to it's captivating colors. These flowers bloom in summer and colors can range in shades of red and orange.... Click to read more.
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RhododendronRhododendron is a large genus of shrubs and small trees found mainly in Asia, but widespread through the United States as well. Most species in the rhododendron genus bloom in late winter to early spring. These plants can vary in size, whether they a... Click to read more.
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Rubrum LilyThese lilies are a beautiful, bright pink and white flowers that bloom in late summer with petals that curl under themselves toward the stem when the flower is fully opened. Rubrum lilies are also very fragrant and a must-have in some gardens.... Click to read more.
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Scarlet Runner BeansScarlet runner beans are plants in the legume family native to Central America. This plant has red flowers and multicolored seeds, and the pods resemble the common bean.... Click to read more.
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Snow-on-the-MountainAlso known as ghostweed, this plant has sage-colored leaves growing in a zig-zag up the stem. The leaves have a white band around them and have white flowers. The sap found in this plant is the most poisonous although every part of it has toxins as w... Click to read more.
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SnowdropSnowdrops are small herbaceous plants with a bulbous root, two thin leaves, and one single drooping white flower. This plant blooms in winter.... Click to read more.
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SpindleberryAlso known as spindle, spindleberry is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows between ten and twenty feet tall with leaves that change from green to yellow to reddish purple depending on the season. The berries have four lobes and are red and pin... Click to read more.
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Star of BethlehemOrnithogalum, also known as Star of Bethlehem, is a genus of perennial plants with bulbous roots, slender leaves and stems, and clusters of white flowers, each with six petals.... Click to read more.
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TansyTansy is a herbaceous flowering plant in the aster family native to Eurasia but have been spread worldwide. These plants have yellow-orange button-like flowers, red stem, and alternate leaves. Tansy has been used in many ways including ancient medici... Click to read more.
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Tiger LilyTiger lily is a beautiful, vibrant orange lily with spots all over the petals found in many parts of Asia. The petals open wide and curl backward, toward the stem.... Click to read more.
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TulipTulips are a genus of flowering plants that are known for their beautiful range of colors and bulbed flowers. The most common tulip have just a couple of vibrantly colored petals shielding the center of the flower, and around two leaves growing from... Click to read more.
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VetchVetch is a legume that is grown for stabilization in soil and as a winter cover crop. They have fern-like leaves and purple and white flowers that grow upward in a cluster.... Click to read more.
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VincaVinca is a genus of flowering plants, also known as periwinkle, in the dogbane family. Vinca is a trailing subshrub used for ornamental and landscaping purposes for groundcover. This plant is also an invasive species, smothering native plants and wee... Click to read more.
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Western LilyThe western lily is a rare endangered lily native to the west coast, specifically in northern California and southern Oregon. These beautiful flowers grow from an elongated bulb. The six curled petals are a reddish color with spots, and have six gree... Click to read more.
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Wild PeasWild peas are a climbing vine plant with long pods that contain peas. The flowers on this plant can be in shades of pink, red, and purple.... Click to read more.
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WisteriaWisteria is a genus of flowering plants and vines in the legume family found in China, Japan, Canada, and Eastern United States. These plants are popular and often found as ornamental plants. Wisterias use their stems to climb up buildings, trees, an... Click to read more.
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Wood LilyWood lily, also known as red lily, is a beautiful lily native to North America but has been widely distributed around the world due to it's captivating colors. These flowers bloom in summer and colors can range in shades of red and orange.... Click to read more.
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WoodroseThis perennial plant can be found in Hawaii, Africa, and the Caribbean. This plant is a climbing vine and grows with a pink flower and will have a dark pink center to the flower. This plant is also known as elephant creeper and woolly morning glory.... Click to read more.
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Yellow JasmineThe yellow jasmine is a twisting vine plant that has a cluster of yellow flowering plants. The leaves on the vines are green and skinny.... Click to read more.