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Araceae (incl. Lemnaceae)/Arum family

Jack-In-The-Pulpit – Arisaema Triphyllum: Edible & Medicinal Uses of the Burning Sensation of Wild Plants

April 3, 2020 by Rachel of the Woods 2 Comments
Jack-In-The-Pulpit - Arisaema Triphyllum

Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) is a scorching edible and medicinal plant that requires patience and expertise to utilize. It’s not for the beginner forager or herbalist. And it’s not really common enough here to use haphazardly. Despite names like Indian or pepper turnip and Starchwort, Jack-in-the-pulpit isn’t just some root you can dig up like burdock … [Read more…]

Posted in: Edible & Medicinal Wild Plants Tagged: Araceae (incl. Lemnaceae)/Arum family, Carminative, Counterirritant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Edible parts, Expectorant, Found in damp or wet places, Found in edges of woods, Medicinal parts, Moist soil, Native to Ontario, Perennial, Purple flowers, Respiratory, Shade, Wild turkey, Wood thrushes

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