These little wild flowers grow along the creek bank and very pretty altho not a very good shot. But they are not pretty if eaten. Seems they can poison cattle and can cause sickness and death if humans drink the milk of a cow that has ate this weed. Called "milk-sickness" many an early settlers were killed by the poisoned milk including Lincoln's mother. So beware of this weed, effects other animals as well. Also has a medical purpose, so is interesting to check out.
Heres a link to more info: White Snakeroot
Garden update:
Planted turnips, a little late but they are a cold crop so might get some greens out of the beds. Turn over for green composts too.
Thanks for your visit and have a great week--- fall is almost here : )
linda
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