Our prompt is another of the seven sacred flowers of autumn - Boneset or Fujbakama, The Latin name is Eupatorium Japonicum. I found an American flowering herb called Boneset with the latin name Eupatorium Japonicum. Native Americans used Boneset as a medicinal herb. Boneset or Thoroughwort is common in low meadows and damp ground in North Florida. This slightly aromatic herb stands about 2-4 feet high.
indian maiden
harvesting Ague-weed
wind kissed hair
harvesting Ague-weed
wind kissed hair
I like how you explored the Native Peoples history - I hadn't spotted about North Florida. I was actually born further south in Florida. Though I didn't grow up there nor do I live there now.
ReplyDeleteIt is fun to look up the history of the plants. I focused on the odd name.
Which has nothing to do with setting bones. :)
In all of the herbs, there is always the caveat of incorrect usage.
I have fun as well looking up the history of plants and herbs. I also love history about different peoples.
DeleteWhat a history.. it reads like a fairy tale.
ReplyDeleteMay she have an abundant harvest!
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DeleteInteresting info on this plant ... and a lovely haiku too!
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