Awhile back, I reported on some wild-growing plants that we forage to feed our livestock. One of the plants I identified as Broadleaf Plaintain, something an Ag specialist told us many years ago. Apparently it is not plaintain and I really would like to know what it actually is! Here's the original post:
Here are some pictures from today, now that the plant is flowering.
The flowers are tiny and the stalks are quite tall, some reaching my waist. The pigs, cows, and rabbits LOVE eating them. We will continue to use them but my self-diagnosed OCD wants to know the name and get some redemption! (Kinda feelin like this guy about it!)
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Elephantopus tomentosus (Woolly Elephant's Foot aka Common Elephant's Foot). Apparently it may have some medicinal uses but should be researched more in depth! I have a ton blooming now as well but my goats show no interest in it
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@wholesomeroots You may be correct, however, my guess is Elephantopus elatus (Tall Elephant's Foot). I have not very much gardening in that USDA Zone. It could even be a natural cross.
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I have been working outside all day yesterday and today, and was excited to see an answer! Gonna get cleaned up and do some research. I have another plant also, if you're interested in another identification post Lol. I dont have wifi so its very hard to look this stuff up online (arghhh)
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I would be glad to try and identify another! I love a challenge
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Coming up in the next day or two :0)
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Sorry i did some searching but couldn't find a positive ID. At first I thought it was chicory but I don't think thats it. :(
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Let me know if you do find anything thanks!🌻
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Paging @wholesomeroots...😀
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I did not get notified of this mention but luckily I saw it in my feed! I found out the name! I will post in another reply so noon missed it!
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That is very interesting. I've never seen it before. Thanks for sharing and giving me something to look up!
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Have fun! These are the mysteries I love🌺
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upvoted and followed you if you like salaheldeen0 please follow me...
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