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Bryant Park, Albany OR

Field Search – April, 02, 2014

Checking out the aftermath of the flooded Bryant Park in Albany OR. Water has receded very much with only very shallow ponds remaining. The woodland pools help me imagine a scene of a southern swamp. Also came across a variety of edibles or soon to be. A very nice patch of English Daisy, Nettle, Lemon Mint, Bittercress, Dandelion, and an occasional Plantain. Not all were ready to eat still waiting on the soon to be Cherry, Elderberry, Rose Hips and Hawthorn.

Lewisburg Saddle, Corvallis OR

Fairy Slipper Orchid - Hairy Patterson Rd, Corvallis OR — Fairy Slipper Orchid (Calypso Bulbosa) – Hairy Patterson Rd, Corvallis OR

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for wild edibles and specimens this late march morning in Benton County. Came across high in numbers and in full bloom the Fairy Slipper Orchid. Also spotted many other specimens such as the Rattle Snake Plantain, Yellow Fawn Lily, Trillium, and what I suspect to be the unbloomed Lady Slipper Orchid. Many great photo opportunities, I am excited to start organizing my data. CHEERS!
-Henry

Cluster of Yellow Fawn Lilies, budded and ready to blossom. — Cluster of Yellow Fawn Lilies, budded and ready to bloom.

Still not sure but my hopes lean towards this being a Lady Slipper Orchid.

Close up of the beautiful Calypso blossom. — Certain tribes of Native Americans use to eat the bulbs of this orchid, however due to over picking it has become scarce in Oregon.

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Good stuff Hank!Love the research you are doing! Tread lightly and discover your surroundings.Beautiful photos

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Thanks for sharing your site on Craigslist, that’s how I found it. The pictures are beautiful, information very helpful. You mentioned hawthorn up above, what can you do with hawthorn, how do you harvest and dry it? We have a beautiful tree in our yard. Thanks, Jen

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hankholly says:

May 19, 2014 at 5:11 pm

Hello Jennifer! I have a friend of mine who enjoys his hawthorn berries every summer. It is an acquired taste for sure as they are not always the sweetest berry. But with that said they are a berry of many uses and some claim it has medicinal properties, just dont eat the seeds! When I get a chance to do an article on them I’ll resource all the info I can, until then here are a few links to help ya along:
http://ouroneacrefarm.com/hawthorn-berries-identify-harvest-make-extract/
http://www.eattheweeds.com/the-crataegus-clan-food-poison-2/

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ken says:

April 11, 2014 at 12:04 am

Good stuff Hank!Love the research you are doing! Tread lightly and discover your surroundings.Beautiful photos

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Jen says:

May 19, 2014 at 3:54 pm

Thanks for sharing your site on Craigslist, that’s how I found it. The pictures are beautiful, information very helpful. You mentioned hawthorn up above, what can you do with hawthorn, how do you harvest and dry it? We have a beautiful tree in our yard. Thanks, Jen

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- hankholly says:
  
  May 19, 2014 at 5:11 pm
  
  Hello Jennifer! I have a friend of mine who enjoys his hawthorn berries every summer. It is an acquired taste for sure as they are not always the sweetest berry. But with that said they are a berry of many uses and some claim it has medicinal properties, just dont eat the seeds! When I get a chance to do an article on them I’ll resource all the info I can, until then here are a few links to help ya along:
  http://ouroneacrefarm.com/hawthorn-berries-identify-harvest-make-extract/
  http://www.eattheweeds.com/the-crataegus-clan-food-poison-2/
  
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