Prairie Spiderwort (Tradescantia virginica in the Commelinaceae family) is a tall native perennial. The leaves are edible raw or cooked. Use flowers as an edible garnish. A root poultice can treat stings, while root tea treats constipation. #foraging #medicinalwildplants #photography #gardening

Heal-all, aka Prunella vulgaris, is one of my favorite mint family members. A tiny herb with a square stem, heal-all is a powerful medicinal plant. Tea can treat fevers, bacterial infections, diarrhea, & internal bleeding. You can also eat leaves as food. #foraging #photography #medicinalwildplants

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus in mint family), native of the Mediterranean, is used for cooking, as fragrance, & as medicine. Rosemary leaf tea makes you feel calmer, eases mental fatigue & helps with depression. Rubbing oil on your scalp reduces hair loss. #foraging #medicinalwildplants #ohotography