Eating Guide
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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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Virginia CreeperVirginia creeper, also known as five finger ivy and Victoria creeper, is a flowering vine in the grape family found in North America. Each leaf has five green leaflets that join in the center of the stem creating something resembling fingers. The ste... Click to read more.
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WalnutsWalnuts are encapsulated by a fleshy green exterior that, inside, holds the hard shell and the waxy nut. When cracked open, you will see the edible nut meat which has either a light tan or brown coloring to it. The edible meat of the walnut weirdly r... Click to read more.
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Weeping FigWeeping fig, commonly known as ficus, is a type of flowering tree. Known for its dropping branches and glossy leaves, it is a favorite to dove species. These are also one of the most popular house plants.... 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 CarrotsWild carrots, also known as bird's nest and bishop's lace, is a white flowering plant found in temperate areas in Europe and Asia however has been naturalized in many other places. These plants have a long solid stem with a large cluster of small whi... Click to read more.
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Wild CucumberWild cucumber plants, also known as maroon cucumber and West Indian gherkin, are vine that are native to Africa but naturalized around the world. This plant is related to the cultivated cucumber (what we eat in salads, pickle, etc.) but smaller in si... Click to read more.
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Wild ParsnipParsnip is a cone shaped vegetable that has a long leafy top. You will find the main vegetable growing under the dirt. Parsnips are similar looking to a carrot, although wild parsnips are typically unmaintained and overgrown resembling hogweed, altho... 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.