Sounds like the greatest plant ever! The two I planted in my garden were casualties of my inexperience and/or poor nursery stock. I did get to enjoy the leaves though for a year or so before they died. Delicious. Delicate but slightly difficult to chew, like seaweed.
A heart-shaped leaf is not an indicator of edibility. It was just a descriptor of the basswood leaf, which happens to be edible. There are quite a few heart-shaped leaves that can make you ill. The basswood leaf also had a pointed tip, an asymmetrical shape, blunt teeth, soft top side, dark green top and light green bottom.
Thank you for the quick response and for sharing all this info. I know if I were out in the woods, I would never remember which was which without a picture book guide.
Deane - you mention 'the blossoms and the seeds make a very good chocolate substitute'. Could you do a video showing how this is done? That would be great! (BTW, one aspect of your videos that sets them apart is the demonstrations you do showing the preparation of the wild foods.)
Great video series sir, thank you for making them. We had some bees nesting in a large basswood near my house, is was split open and had a large hollow inside. Some branches fell off and they are very light and soft wood. I would like to add to your video that this wood makes an EXCELLENT spindle and baseboard once dried, for making a bow drill for friction by fire.
Sam's book is excellent and I highly recommend it for folks within his area for a superb reference and educational tool. The Basswood tree ain't bad either.
The outer bark of the Basswood can be used to make cordage, the wood is excellent for making a spindle for a bow drill as well as the baseboard so this tree alone can help you start a fire as well as feed you. Awesome tree indeed!
Another great video, Deane! Thank you! I like the little nine banded forager at the end. I thought he was going to "chase you off" of his Pennyworts at the very end... :-) Also, Basswood is one of the best woods to carve. (If I don't have my 'Basswoods' confused.)
Hey thank you good video. I carve basswood I live in Florida I like that you just told me I could eat the leaves in the seat and the flowers for J so now I could enjoy a meal as I enjoy my carving thank you very much
Thanks ...Because of inaccurate information on the internet about wild lettuce I get several such inquiries a day. A shot of vodka is cheaper, more avaiable, AND packs more of a punch than wild lettuce sap. As for the lime tree... bees love it an it makes excellent honey.
Off Basswood leaves? No. I write about edible plants, not mind altering ones. As for wild lettuce. If you collect enough dried sap of one species of lettuce -- lactuca virosa -- that is barely found in the US you might get a small, short bitter buzz. It grows sporadically in Washington DC, one county in Alabama and four counties in California. If you want to know which counties google lactuca virosa USDA
Dean, I am new to your videos and find them very interesting. I am a cub scout leader and am trying to teach my boys about wild edible since they will be crossing over to boy scouts this year and this information may come in handy someday. I thank you for the information about the Lacuta virosa since I live in Alabama and the county that it grows in is very close to where I live. Is this a good plant for consumtion and what might be a good way to prepare it for a meal? Thanks again.
I would like to eat the berries because the linden have mostly finished blooming here in MD - the only flowers left are way out of my reach and the bees seem to need those - is it ok if the berries have not yet ripened? - i peeled the skin off one - ate it - and it tastes amazing - spring legume/ linden honig flavor - i'de like to eat these in a salad. also do you think it's safe if they foraged close to an urban environment? (city planted trees or trees in a city park)
Every edible leaf you showed had a heart shape with a point on the end. Is that an indicator of what is edible or are there also heart-shaped pointed leaves that are not edible?
Almost all cases of leprosy in the United States were contracted when the people were in Mexico. There is no direct evidence of humans catching leprosy from Armadillos in the U.S. 2000 necropsies by the state of Florida found no leprosy in Armadillos. However, statistical analysis of genetic tests say armadillos had to have had leprosy at some point. If carefully handled and thoroughly cooked there is little chance of catching leprosy from Armadillos in the US.
It looks like I found my first basswood tree today and consumed a few leaves. It seems to melt in my mouth kind of like a cone wafer. It tasted kind of peanutty. Does this sound like I got the right tree? Thanks again!
It doesn't take long to recognize them. Then you can pick them out of the woods like a friend's face in a crowd picture. The key is getting the information inside your head.
Great video, as are all your videos! So, was the "Armored Dullard" on your nature walk with you? He sure seemed unconcerned about you following him with your camera...:)
Where is it's tail? The armadillos in Georgia up through South Carolina have long tails and they appear to have sharp teeth. Is that a location difference or...? I followed the link in Armadillos: Possum on a Halfshell over here.
I wonder why ''green'' hasn't identified the indica plantation at 5:20? This plant has far more healing powers than any other, and is the only plant which can save the earth. Peace
Sounds like the greatest plant ever! The two I planted in my garden were casualties of my inexperience and/or poor nursery stock. I did get to enjoy the leaves though for a year or so before they died. Delicious. Delicate but slightly difficult to chew, like seaweed.
A heart-shaped leaf is not an indicator of edibility. It was just a descriptor of the basswood leaf, which happens to be edible. There are quite a few heart-shaped leaves that can make you ill. The basswood leaf also had a pointed tip, an asymmetrical shape, blunt teeth, soft top side, dark green top and light green bottom.
I've tried the leaves. They really are good. Gonna try and catch some flowers and nutlets this time around. Thanks for yet another great vid.
Thank you for the quick response and for sharing all this info. I know if I were out in the woods, I would never remember which was which without a picture book guide.
Deane - you mention 'the blossoms and the seeds make a very good chocolate substitute'. Could you do a video showing how this is done? That would be great! (BTW, one aspect of your videos that sets them apart is the demonstrations you do showing the preparation of the wild foods.)
Thank you for all you help. I do enjoy the out of doors and knowing wild edibles makes the wilderness a little less wild.
Great video series sir, thank you for making them. We had some bees nesting in a large basswood near my house, is was split open and had a large hollow inside. Some branches fell off and they are very light and soft wood. I would like to add to your video that this wood makes an EXCELLENT spindle and baseboard once dried, for making a bow drill for friction by fire.
Amazing as always. Ty. I couldn’t wait to make chocolate with the seeds next year. And now I’ll be making salads early next summer!
Sam's book is excellent and I highly recommend it for folks within his area for a superb reference and educational tool. The Basswood tree ain't bad either.
Do these grow in Minnesota? And are there any look a likes to watch out for?
Thanks, most of the plants I talk about do grow in the north as well.
The outer bark of the Basswood can be used to make cordage, the wood is excellent for making a spindle for a bow drill as well as the baseboard so this tree alone can help you start a fire as well as feed you. Awesome tree indeed!
Sir You're a Brilliant Person. I have a passion for plants too. Upload more videos and plz this time talk about plants in the north.
Another great video, Deane! Thank you!
I like the little nine banded forager at the end. I thought he was going to "chase you off" of his Pennyworts at the very end... :-)
Also, Basswood is one of the best woods to carve. (If I don't have my 'Basswoods' confused.)
Hey thank you good video. I carve basswood I live in Florida I like that you just told me I could eat the leaves in the seat and the flowers for J so now I could enjoy a meal as I enjoy my carving thank you very much
Older leaves do get tough, which is why young and tender is the first choice in most greens and leaves.
Thanks ...Because of inaccurate information on the internet about wild lettuce I get several such inquiries a day. A shot of vodka is cheaper, more avaiable, AND packs more of a punch than wild lettuce sap. As for the lime tree... bees love it an it makes excellent honey.
Thanks. I grew up in Maine....
I'm very curious about your career mr. Dean.
How is it you came to acquire this encyclopedic knowledge of plants?
I'm fascinated.
Off Basswood leaves? No. I write about edible plants, not mind altering ones. As for wild lettuce. If you collect enough dried sap of one species of lettuce -- lactuca virosa -- that is barely found in the US you might get a small, short bitter buzz. It grows sporadically in Washington DC, one county in Alabama and four counties in California. If you want to know which counties google lactuca virosa USDA
Dean is simply awesome - love learning from him
Dean, I am new to your videos and find them very interesting. I am a cub scout leader and am trying to teach my boys about wild edible since they will be crossing over to boy scouts this year and this information may come in handy someday. I thank you for the information about the Lacuta virosa since I live in Alabama and the county that it grows in is very close to where I live. Is this a good plant for consumtion and what might be a good way to prepare it for a meal? Thanks again.
I would like to eat the berries because the linden have mostly finished blooming here in MD - the only flowers left are way out of my reach and the bees seem to need those - is it ok if the berries have not yet ripened? - i peeled the skin off one - ate it - and it tastes amazing - spring legume/ linden honig flavor - i'de like to eat these in a salad. also do you think it's safe if they foraged close to an urban environment? (city planted trees or trees in a city park)
I never noticed linden in Florida. I wonder if it's range extends into my usda zone 10. I'll have to keep an eye out for it
@maxpowersstp Yes, and no. The big lopside leaf and tongue depressor make the tree unique.
Wow im gonna favorite this and watch it later, i love these multiple plant vids =)
Every edible leaf you showed had a heart shape with a point on the end. Is that an indicator of what is edible or are there also heart-shaped pointed leaves that are not edible?
I have seen you before on youtube and wonder now, where do you give your tours on edible plants in Florida?
GreenDeen. Can you?? Would you ?? Please will you or have you an episode on it and its uses. ??
I give classes all over the state. My schedule is on my website.
Almost all cases of leprosy in the United States were contracted when the people were in Mexico. There is no direct evidence of humans catching leprosy from Armadillos in the U.S. 2000 necropsies by the state of Florida found no leprosy in Armadillos. However, statistical analysis of genetic tests say armadillos had to have had leprosy at some point. If carefully handled and thoroughly cooked there is little chance of catching leprosy from Armadillos in the US.
It looks like I found my first basswood tree today and consumed a few leaves. It seems to melt in my mouth kind of like a cone wafer. It tasted kind of peanutty. Does this sound like I got the right tree? Thanks again!
It doesn't take long to recognize them. Then you can pick them out of the woods like a friend's face in a crowd picture. The key is getting the information inside your head.
Great video, as are all your videos!
So, was the "Armored Dullard" on your nature walk with you? He sure seemed unconcerned about you following him with your camera...:)
They are quite blind and rather unconcerned...
I wonder if you can dry the leaves and pound them into a flour for winter consumption?
Dude . if I get lost...I can teach you some nothern climate stuff, right here in Nova Scotia..
God Bless "green"
Five Stars!!
gread vid as always thank you
Where is it's tail? The armadillos in Georgia up through South Carolina have long tails and they appear to have sharp teeth. Is that a location difference or...? I followed the link in Armadillos: Possum on a Halfshell over here.
two ways... study and a good memory.
I forgot how good your channel was
I'll point more out in future vids, except the next vid is done...
He/seh was cute, so to speak... and not the least concerned about becoming dinner.... and I am working on three videos.
yes safe, but they are seeds not berries.
Apparently, the resident "I don't care if you are human" armadillo.
Supposedly this tree gives its pollinator bees delicious honey as well
I wonder why ''green'' hasn't identified the indica plantation at 5:20? This plant has far more healing powers than any other, and is the only plant which can save the earth. Peace
The paper mulberry tree makes good toilet paper.
Too fast and shaky couldn't see any of the plants.
Lol. Wormwood i am talking about. Lol
Cute and ugly at the same time. Had only one ear. Was not at all concerned about me. Just eating bugs and worms.
hehe Awesometrical
Personally, I ignore it.
wormwood is not edible.