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New Pictures.

Here are some new pictures from the farm taken by Gnome!  He has made improvements in leaps and bounds in his photography…his former pictures used to be blurry and out of focus.  Hmmm…maybe it is because he changed his glasses?!

This is Redhead (Hamelia patens) which is known for its natural medicinal properties; The flowers, leaves and stems are boiled in water and skin conditions such as wounds, sores, rash and insect bites are bathed in the decoction. Furthermore, the oral consumption of the decoction of the flowers and leaves is supposed to relieve menstrual cramps.

Redhead Berries Forming.
Redhead Berries Forming.

The berries from this plant are also edible…get them before the birds!

Red Head Flower Buds.
Red Head Flower Buds.

Ear mushrooms (Auricularia auricular); these wild mushrooms are edible and much loved by Asians.  Great in stews and stir-frys.

Ear Mushroom.
Ear Mushroom.
Ear Mushrooms.
Ear Mushrooms.

A beautiful ornamental.  These produce seedpods that resemble  woody roses.

Hawaiin Baby Woodrose.
Hawaiin Baby Woodrose.