01-04-2009, 11:42 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-04-2009, 11:43 PM by Dirttime Dude.)
"Manifest destiny" the migration of man "the plains across" moved 100s of plants over the land. Seeds, on purpose, most were not on purpose, through feces, etc. .
As man moved over what was to become the U.S. they brought with them all kinds of plants, that established theselves .
Corn was already being cultivated by indins, when the european got here.
Corn goes so far back in history they cannot connect any wild corn. Corn will not grow without mans help.
As recently as just 100 years ago many folks would not eat a tomatoe, because it was red and that meant poisen.
Jamestown weed is so well documented it is amazing.
The ritual for the indins was, when it was smoked, one hit, maybe 2.
It can make you go blind for a period of time. The longest I have heard about is 3 days. But folks have spent up to a few weeks in the hospital.
Jimson weed in its younger stages kinda looks like it is part of the "Goosefoot family" and those who do not really know the plants have confused them.
Too me they do not look a like at all, but it has led to folks trying to eat it and getting sick.
Jimson weed is easy to ID. the flower is very distinctive, a flute or trumpet and it is white, kind of exotic looking.
Rub the leaf and it smells like peanut butter., Rubbing the leaf and smelling the plant is something that can help you remember any plant.
Now you have two ways, sight and smell. There are others as well.
As far as what the number of plants in this area goes that can be a bad trip. A no no isnt really much different all over the country
When we were at the Idaho Hoodlum gathering ,Halcon and I did a plant walk that about 20 Hoodlums went on with us.
We Identified about 30 plants. Pointed out some that were a no no.
Many of the folks on that hike were from Idaho, (Ron did not go on the hike ) and learned about plants in their own backyard.
Wild tobacco if dried and smoked will knock you on your ass. Very strong. One hit, thats all.
Young tobacco plants look a bit like Pokeweed,from the south.
Folks from the south have seen the young tobacco plant, cooked it , changed the water etc like you do with poke and ate it and died.
When I go the deserts lots of things that can make you sick, or make your day.
Same when I go into the mountains. Big Bear Ca is at 6000 feet.
Guess where the most food is that you get from plant life??
The transition zone from desert to hills/mountains.
Not a lot of food at 6000 ft. A lot of food in the deserts, at 300 ft to 3000 feet. and at 3 to 5000 ft, a fair amount.
Once a year Christopher does a beach class on wildplants. That is an eye opener for many folks.
Anyway the thread is interesting and I hope has been informative for many of the Hoodlums.
If we didnt completly confuse you , give us another chance.
Dude...check yersix
As man moved over what was to become the U.S. they brought with them all kinds of plants, that established theselves .
Corn was already being cultivated by indins, when the european got here.
Corn goes so far back in history they cannot connect any wild corn. Corn will not grow without mans help.
As recently as just 100 years ago many folks would not eat a tomatoe, because it was red and that meant poisen.
Jamestown weed is so well documented it is amazing.
The ritual for the indins was, when it was smoked, one hit, maybe 2.
It can make you go blind for a period of time. The longest I have heard about is 3 days. But folks have spent up to a few weeks in the hospital.
Jimson weed in its younger stages kinda looks like it is part of the "Goosefoot family" and those who do not really know the plants have confused them.
Too me they do not look a like at all, but it has led to folks trying to eat it and getting sick.
Jimson weed is easy to ID. the flower is very distinctive, a flute or trumpet and it is white, kind of exotic looking.
Rub the leaf and it smells like peanut butter., Rubbing the leaf and smelling the plant is something that can help you remember any plant.
Now you have two ways, sight and smell. There are others as well.
As far as what the number of plants in this area goes that can be a bad trip. A no no isnt really much different all over the country
When we were at the Idaho Hoodlum gathering ,Halcon and I did a plant walk that about 20 Hoodlums went on with us.
We Identified about 30 plants. Pointed out some that were a no no.
Many of the folks on that hike were from Idaho, (Ron did not go on the hike ) and learned about plants in their own backyard.
Wild tobacco if dried and smoked will knock you on your ass. Very strong. One hit, thats all.
Young tobacco plants look a bit like Pokeweed,from the south.
Folks from the south have seen the young tobacco plant, cooked it , changed the water etc like you do with poke and ate it and died.
When I go the deserts lots of things that can make you sick, or make your day.
Same when I go into the mountains. Big Bear Ca is at 6000 feet.
Guess where the most food is that you get from plant life??
The transition zone from desert to hills/mountains.
Not a lot of food at 6000 ft. A lot of food in the deserts, at 300 ft to 3000 feet. and at 3 to 5000 ft, a fair amount.
Once a year Christopher does a beach class on wildplants. That is an eye opener for many folks.
Anyway the thread is interesting and I hope has been informative for many of the Hoodlums.
If we didnt completly confuse you , give us another chance.
Dude...check yersix
I have been where the hand of man has never set foot
Dont pick a fight with an old man. If he's too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
Dont pick a fight with an old man. If he's too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
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