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American Sycamore: The White Tree with a Hollow Trunk That Loves the Water

July 26, 2020

The American sycamore has a long history of use — as a source of drinking water, syrup, tonic, remedy, and construction material. Occasionally, living sycamores have even been used as temporary dwellings by humans and their livestock. … More American Sycamore: The White Tree with a Hollow Trunk That Loves the Water

Red Mulberry: An Edible and Medicinal Fruit Tree That Keeps on Giving

May 24, 2020

Not only are the berries edible and medicinal, but they may even be mildly anti-carcinogenic, for reasons that I will cover in this article. In addition, the leaves, branches, and roots are medicinal as well, with benefits to the heart and blood in particular. … More Red Mulberry: An Edible and Medicinal Fruit Tree That Keeps on Giving