Saturday, February 17, 2024

February 17, 2024

This plant is known as Mother-in-law's Tongue
Among many other things -
It is also known as viper's bowstring hemp
Because it's fiber is used for bowstrings.

Location: Captain Forster's Hammock

Sources: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b617

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