Sapindaceae (incl. Aceraceae)/Maple family

Red Maple – Acer Rubrum: Edible & Medicinal Uses for a Surprisingly Important Spring Flower

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Red Maple - Acer Rubrum

Red maple (Acer rubrum) is not just an icon on the Canadian flag. Its spring flowers are rich in nectar and sought by bees very early in spring when there are less resources. Willow is another very early bloomer. These trees and shrubs are vital for bees and other pollinators, despite the PR being stronger … [Read more…]

Sugar Maple – Acer Saccharum: Edible & Medicinal Uses of Canada’s Flagship Wild Plant

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Sugar Maple – Acer Saccharum

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) is a Ontario staple. I’m not sure you’re going to come across another edible and medicinal plant quite as “Canadian” as this! My sugar maples are young and mostly line the road-side of my property. Thankfully there is one on my property that’s large enough for a tap. Everyone is doing … [Read more…]