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Mitchella repens
The berries are edible and high in vitamin C. A tea made from the leaves is a well known tonic for the female reproductive system, it has been used to assist with childbirth and for painful menses.
Mixed woods
Spotted on Feb 23, 2013
Submitted on Feb 26, 2013
2 Comments
I have munched on them, they are essentially flavorless, though I heard sometimes they have a hint of wintergreen, never noticed any flavor.
Have you eaten these? I've eaten a couple over the years and they seem completely flavorless. Maybe they weren't ripe enough.