Category Archives: Plant comparisons
Three members of the Nettle Family
Probably the most commonly known and recognized member of the Nettle Family (Urticaceae) is stinging nettle (Urtica dioica). Many folks know of its medicinal and edible qualities and enjoy foraging for it. Stinging nettle can be found throughout North America, … Continue reading
Two similar plants with compound leaves
While driving through the city or along country roads, I frequently noticed plants which looked like very tall smooth sumac (Rhus glabra). And yet . . . I was not so sure it was smooth sumac because I didn’t see … Continue reading
Black cohosh or something else?
Last year I conclusively identified black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) growing nearby. At the same time, I was seeing more plants which looked so much like black cohosh and yet I wasn’t quite as sure about these plants. Were they really … Continue reading