Friedrich - cool ethnobotany

The plants in South Texas and Friedrich Wilderness Park have helped humans for many years. However, the plants at Friedrich are like the rocks and soil - for the use of the wildlife, and should not be used, consumed, or removed by human visitors. Beware that each person is different and may have an allergic reaction to a plant they contact whereas the same plant may not affect other people.

Photo by Bob Badgett© Agarita berries make juice and also dyes.

Photo by Allan Perry© Tuna (Prickly pear fruit)

Photo by Allan Perry© Persimmon fruit (they are black when they ripen) make jellies and dyes.

Photo by Allan Perry© Flameleaf sumac berries make juice

Photo by Bob Badgett© Yucca flowers

Photo by Allan Perry© Yucca fruit

Photo by Bob Badgett©
Evergreen sumac makes juice in the later fall, after the flameleaf sumac is gone.

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