Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Strawberry Blite

We saw this native wildflower in the greenhouse belonging to Darry Teskey and his wife, when we spent the day exploring their land on 23 July 2015. I discovered, when I read Wikipedia, that the red parts are the FLOWERS! I always thought they were the fruit! Apparently, "young plants including flowers are edible raw. Warning: seeds eaten in quantity may be toxic. Raw plants should be eaten in moderation due to oxalates, which prevent nutrient absorption." northernbushcraft.com/plants/strawberryBlite/notes.htm "Strawberry Blite (Chenopodium capitatum, Blitum capitatum) is an edible annual plant, also known as Blite Goosefoot, Strawberry Goosefoot, Strawberry Spinach, Indian Paint, and Indian Ink. It is native to most of North America throughout the United States and Canada, including northern areas. It is considered to be endangered in Ohio. It is also found in parts of Europe and New Zealand. Flowers are small, pulpy, bright red and edible, resembling strawberries. The juice from the flowers was also used as a red dye by natives. The fruits contain small, black, lens-shaped seeds that are 0.7-1.2 mm long. The greens are edible raw or as a potherb, but should be eaten in moderation." From Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blitum_capitatum

We came across this native wildflower at Paskapoo Slopes in the city on 19th August. I have just discovered, when I read Wikipedia, that the red parts are the FLOWERS! I always thought they were the fruit! "Strawberry Blite (Chenopodium capitatum, Blitum capitatum) is an edible annual plant, also known as Blite Goosefoot, Strawberry Goosefoot, Strawberry Spinach, Indian Paint, and Indian Ink. It is native to most of North America throughout the United States and Canada, including northern areas. It is considered to be endangered in Ohio. It is also found in parts of Europe and New Zealand. Flowers are small, pulpy, bright red and edible, resembling strawberries. The juice from the flowers was also used as a red dye by natives. The fruits contain small, black, lens-shaped seeds that are 0.7-1.2 mm long. The greens are edible raw or as a potherb, but should be eaten in moderation." From Wikipedia.