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Indian Cucumber-root

Medeola virginiana

Photo by larkinpb
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Field Notes

Description:

It was green, red, and was about two feet tall.

Habitat:

Next to the Grotto Falls trail in the woods.

Notes:

The roots taste a bit like cucumbers and are edible.

Reference Links:

Medeola - Wikipedia

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