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Wild CINQUEFOIL

cheriere — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:11:14 GMT

Spending most of the day feeling sorry for myself yesterday, I woke up this morning and continued my walks in the woods.

Luckily, I happened upon this beauty right away. At first glance, I thought it resembled the yellow flowered wild strawberry, until I noticed some glaring differences mainly on the leaves of the flower. These have delicate notched petals, instead of sharply pointed.

The Cinquefoil is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant belonging to the Rose family. Found in the Eastern US, it sometimes goes by the names of Silverweed & Five Fingers.

A sadly declining species of the woodlands, it boasts lovely yellow flowers that attract many pollinators. Sometimes shrubs can grow to 3 feet high and a foot wide. Resistant to deer and non toxic to dogs.

Yet, another edible, this plant was very important to the early settlers of North America. Young shoots & leaves beautifully enhance any salad. Its roots make an excellent emergency or general food source. It's said they taste a lot like parsnips.

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on the bay — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:47:02 GMT

I love reading your posts with the pretty pictures but also the great details, about how they are used now and in the past.

Thank you so much @cheriere!

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On It — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:54:42 GMT

@cheriere Beautiful photograph of a delicate wildflower. I am enjoying the results of your walks. Thank you for taking a walk for the both of us.

Nature is an excellent healer of down moods. I know our version of it here in the mountains keeps me going and excited about what each new day may bring.

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cheriere — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:48:38 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
I love reading your posts with the pretty pictures but also the great details, about how they are used now and in the past.
Thank you so much @cheriere!

Thank you 😊💝🌸

It made me feel better to get out today and look up my wildflower information once again.

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cheriere — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:51:00 GMT

@On It wrote:
@cheriere Beautiful photograph of a delicate wildflower. I am enjoying the results of your walks. Thank you for taking a walk for the both of us.

Nature is an excellent healer of down moods. I know our version of it here in the mountains keeps me going and excited about what each new day may bring.

Thank you so much.💝🌸

After that dentist appointment and estimate, I've been feeling pretty low. Then, this morning I decided to take a walk. You're right. It helps to get your mind n something else besides troubles and money lol. I'm just really thankful you all like to see them.🌸

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1Snickers — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:52:33 GMT

@cheriere wrote:
Spending most of the day feeling sorry for myself yesterday, I woke up this morning and continued my walks in the woods.

Luckily, I happened upon this beauty right away. At first glance, I thought it resembled the yellow flowered wild strawberry, until I noticed some glaring differences mainly on the leaves of the flower. These have delicate notched petals, instead of sharply pointed.

The Cinquefoil is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant belonging to the Rose family. Found in the Eastern US, it sometimes goes by the names of Silverweed & Five Fingers.

A sadly declining species of the woodlands, it boasts lovely yellow flowers that attract many pollinators. Sometimes shrubs can grow to 3 feet high and a foot wide. Resistant to deer and non toxic to dogs.

Yet, another edible, this plant was very important to the early settlers of North America. Young shoots & leaves beautifully enhance any salad. Its roots make an excellent emergency or general food source. It's said they taste a lot like parsnips.

@cheriere I did research and painting for heraldry. The Cinquefoil is used in many coats of Arms . It's the first time I've seen the live flower in bloom! Usually it's depicted as non blooming knobs. Thank you!

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cheriere — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:05:48 GMT

@1Snickers

Oh Wow! I had no idea about this flower being significant in this art! That's certainly a detail I wish I would've found in my search.

This is really fascinating. I'm really thankful you posted about this. Now, I want to go back and read more.😃💝

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Another new name Sue — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:32:58 GMT

I hope that moment of joy lifted your spirits. It's good to look for these moments every day, no matter how small. I saw a lot of blooming rock rose today. Helped my friend who no longer drives. Spoke with a neighbor.

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Enufstuff — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:38:06 GMT

@cheriere That is another gorgeous picture. I also appreciate

your sharing your knowledge of these plants that you see where you live. So many of those, I will never see, living in the Northeast.

Thank you for sharing your lovely pictures.

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cheriere — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:42:10 GMT

@Another new name Sue wrote:
I hope that moment of joy lifted your spirits. It's good to look for these moments every day, no matter how small. I saw a lot of blooming rock rose today. Helped my friend who no longer drives. Spoke with a neighbor.

Thank you 😊💝

That's so true about looking for small things to lift your spirits. Even though I have a lot on my mind right now, I seem to forget about all my troubles for just a little while. That makes all the difference too.

I'm happy you got to see the blooming roses today.

I love ❤️ the spring because it feels full of possibilities, like everything is starting brand new.🌸

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cheriere — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:44:34 GMT

@Enufstuff wrote:
@cheriere That is another gorgeous picture. I also appreciate
your sharing your knowledge of these plants that you see where you live. So many of those, I will never see, living in the Northeast.

Thank you for sharing your lovely pictures.

You're so welcome.😊❤️

It takes my mind off everything when I get to take these walks. I'm able to focus only what's happening or in front of me in that moment.

Im really happy you enjoy seeing them too.🌸

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SaveTheTurtles — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:18:37 GMT

@cheriere I enjoy your pictures and information also. Don't let the dentist and money get you down. We've all been there at one time or another!

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Puggywuggy — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:49:11 GMT

@cheriere I also enjoy your lovely posts. I was, once again, unfamiliar with this beautiful flower as I live in the California desert. I hope that your mood was lightened by the beauty of nature in your area!

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cheriere — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:22:26 GMT

@SaveTheTurtles wrote:
@cheriere I enjoy your pictures and information also. Don't let the dentist and money get you down. We've all been there at one time or another!

Thanks 😊💝

I'm feeling a little better about things. Still not sure which route I'll take dentist wise. It's gonna take a bit of time to figure things out.
In the meantime, I'm just gonna try and settle back into these familiar routines I enjoy.

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cheriere — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:23:28 GMT

@Puggywuggy wrote:
@cheriereI also enjoy your lovely posts. I was, once again, unfamiliar with this beautiful flower as I live in the California desert. I hope that your mood was lightened by the beauty of nature in your area!

Thanks 😊💝

It really means a lot to me knowing you enjoy these.

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Estellee — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:14:35 GMT

@cheriere Another beautiful photo, have you considered a career in photography? You are very good at it

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cheriere — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:08:45 GMT

@Estellee wrote:
@cheriere Another beautiful photo, have you considered a career in photography? You are very good at it

Aww, you're too kind Estelle. Thank you 😊❤️

I have to admit, I really do enjoy taking these pictures.