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Before we look at Cutleaf Toothwort recipes you might want to know a little about the plant itself. Cutleaf toothwort (Cardamine concatenata), is a flowering plant native to eastern North…

Dismal Creek Special Interest Area is located in the Ozark National Forest just a short distance from the Glory Hole Falls hiking trail. To reach this area continue southwest of…

Bearcat Hollow Falls is located in the Richland Creek Wilderness near Witt Springs, AR. This area is part of the Ozark National Forest. It is a wild area with plenty…

Gumweed belongs to the genus Grindelia and is found abundantly in North America. Despite its rather unremarkable appearance, gumweed has been used for centuries as a remedy for various ailments,…

Ginseng is a highly prized medicinal plant that has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine. It is a slow-growing perennial plant that is native to the…

The Prairie Onion (Allium stellatum), is a versatile plant with a variety of medicinal and culinary uses. This plant is commonly found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands throughout North…

Frostweed, or Verbesina virginica, is an herbaceous wildflower native to the eastern half of North America. A perennial, frostweed is a hardy, fast-growing plant that thrives in sunny, well-drained soil.…

Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a wild plant that has been used for centuries for medicinal and culinary purposes. The elderberry plant is known for its beautiful white flowers and clusters…

Wild daisies (Bellis perennis) have a rich history of use for both medicine and food. These lovely little flowers can be found growing in meadows, lawns, and even along roadsides,…

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a wildflower native to North America that has been used for centuries by traditional healers for its medicinal properties. Its yellow flowers open in the…