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Sweet cicely, wild anise Osmorhiza claytonii (Michx) Clarke. Looks a bit like poison hemlock so be careful. Pick this one with a successful forager. Root is fragrant, as is the stem when broken. Native Americans gargled root tea was for sore throats, painful teeth. (More) |
| Plant in spring before blooming. Root as anise like odor. Be certain to know the difference between this plant and poison hemlock. | ![]() |