Common moonseed (Menispermum canadense) is a perennial native vine that produces clusters of blue-black berries in the fall. It is a toxic look-a-like to grapes.
Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is a native tree that produces edible nuts September-October. They are closely related to cultivated walnuts (Juglans regia). They are commonly
Yellow groove bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata) is a non-native perennial that can grow up to 30 feet tall and can spread aggressively. It was brought here
White oak (Quercus alba) is a large native tree with leaves with rounded lobes. White oak acorns develop in one season and fall off the
Butternut (Juglans cinerea) is a native tree with edible nuts. It can be found in rich soil and abandoned fields. Populations in Connecticut are decreasing
Fox grapes (Vitis labrusca) are our largest native grape species. They are the ancestor to the Concord grape. Fox grapes can be found in partial
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Would an entry on wild grapes be created? I know, that wild grapes grow along the River Raisin in southeastern Michigan (where I grew up, even though I was unaware of that fact until I was about 18). I read, also, that wild grapes grow somewhere in Texas, if I recall accurately.
I ask this question because the contact us page seems spotty.
(P.S. What about edible plants in, say, Idaho State and its neighbors? I have a cookbook Cooking with Wild Berries & Fruits of the Rocky Mountain States by Teresa Marrone. Don’t forget making an entry for white mulberries!)
Thanks for letting me know about my contact page. I did an update and the contact form deactivated. I wasn’t aware of it until I read your message, so thanks again. I agree with you that I should do an entry on wild grapes and red and white mulberries. I have grapes on my to do list already, I’ll add wild mulberries. Thanks again for the input.