Yet another flower found at our stomping grounds in the Widlife Management Area and adjoining Cherry Plain State Park.
Common Names: Foamflower or False Mitwort Latin: Tiarella codifolia Family: Saxifragaceae or Saxifrage Habitat: Rich woods Found: Moist woodland near lake/stream Dicot: Multi-veined leaves Identification: Leaves are deeply heart-shaped at the base; difficult to see in the photo; multiple small white flowers with many stamens Uses: According to Go Botany it had multiple uses amongst the Native Americans particularly for sore mouths (teething?) in babies. I couldn't locate further info, however.
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