Brazilian Joyweed

Common Names: Brazilian joyweed, Joseph's coat, ruby leaf, metal weed, parrot leaf, large purple alternanathera, bloodleaf, ruby leaf, purple joyweed
Latin Names: Alternanthera brasiliana
Type: Herbaceous
Origin: South and Central America. Has the potential to become invasive.

Description: Plant is normally 3 feet tall but can grow taller. Opposite leaves are red / purple / green and are 0.5 – 5” in length. Flowers are small and white.

Edible: Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked as a potherb.

Other uses: As ornamental plant. Some medicinal uses.
Notes: Near compost.

Brazilian Joyweed (September)

Brazilian Joyweed (September)

Brazilian Joyweed (September)

Boneset

Common Names: Tall boneset , Tall thoroughwort

Latin Names: Eupatorium altissimum

 

Common Names: White boneset, Late boneset, Late-flowering boneset, Lateflowering thoroughwort

Latin Names: Eupatorium serotinum

 

Common Names: Pine barren thoroughwort – Probably not this one since it is very rare.

Latin Names: Eupatorium resinosum

 

Type: Herbaceous
Origin: Native

Description: The plant grows up to 6’ (depending on species). It branches off near the top of the plant. Leaves are small and opposite. Flowers are small and white and form in a cluster.

Edible: No. Poisonous to humans and livestock.

Other uses: There are references to using this to help with gout but it can cause liver damage or death. Attracts bees.

Notes: In the wet field in back and are 2-3’ tall. Blooms September. Haven’t figured out the species yet. From online: “Comments: The delicate flowers of Late Boneset closely resemble the flowers of other Bonesets, such as Eupatorium altissimum (Tall Boneset) and Eupatorium perfoliatum (Common Boneset), in both color and structure. These Bonesets can be distinguished readily from each other by an examination and comparison of their leaves. Tall Boneset has leaves that are pubescent, more narrow, and less coarsely serrated than Late Boneset, while Common Boneset has leaves that wrap around the stem and are without petioles.”

Boneset (September)

Boneset (September)

Boneset (September)

Boneset (September)

Unknown plant 8

Common Names: x
Latin Names: x
Type: Herbaceous
Origin: x

Edible: x

Other uses: x

Note: Out back in the field.

x (June)

x (June)

Unknown plant 7

Common Names: x
Latin Names: x
Type: Herbaceous
Origin: x

Edible: x

Other uses: x

Note: Out back in the field.

x (June)

x (June)

Seedbox

Common Names: Seedbox, bushy seedbox, rattlebox
Latin Names: Ludwigia alternifolia
Type: Herbaceous
Origin: Native

Edible: Unknown. No mention either way.

Other uses: Bees like the flowers.

Note: Near the pond and the back wet field. The seeds are said to look like cubic boxes. Will need to watch for this.

Seedbox (June)

Seedbox (June)

Seedbox (June)

Seedbox (June)

Seedbox (June)

Seedbox (June)

Seedbox (June)

Pokeweed

Common Names: Pokeweed, American pokeweed, poke salad, poke sallet, pokeberry, inkberry, American nightshade, American spinach, scoke, pigeonberry, dragonberries, red weed, red ink
Latin Names: Phytolacca americana
Type: Herbaceous
Origin: Native

Edible: Poisonous when any part is eaten raw. Young shoots and leaves can be boiled and eaten. Some sources say it must be boiled 2-3 times with the water changed each time.

Other uses: Medicinal uses. Dye and ink from the berries. Birds eat the berries.

Note: In the back near the woods.

Pokeweed (June)

Pokeweed (June)

Unknown plant 6

Common Names: x
Latin Names: x
Type: Herbaceous
Origin: x

Edible: x

Other uses: x

Note: In the grass and out by the road.

x (April)