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Hypericaceae/St. John’s-wort family

Common St. John’s-Wort – Hypericum Perforatum: Edible & Medicinal Uses of the Happy Little Flower of Wild Plants

July 24, 2020 by Rachel of the Woods 2 Comments
Common St. John’s-Wort – Hypericum Perforatum

Called nsidaiindamowin mshkiki by Joe from Creators Garden, “depression medicine”, St. John’s-wort (Hypericum perforatum) is worthy of the happy little Bob Ross reference. It’s an edible and renown medicinal plant. Locals especially, check Joe out! He’s in Peterborough area. While picking common for the title plant, I could just as well go all out hypericum … [Read more…]

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