In this post, we'll explore and deepen our knowledge and understanding of Devil's club, a useful plant to have in one's materia medica.
In this post, we'll explore and deepen our knowledge and understanding of Devil's club, a useful plant to have in one's materia medica.
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With the warming soil and longer daylight of spring, small leaf buds tip the devil's club's wicked stalks. This plant is loved and hated at the same time. Those spines are sharper than needles, and they break off in the skin. The painful stickers defy tweezers, but usually fester in a few days, and
Scientific name: Malva neglecta, Malva parviflora Abundance: common What: leaves, young shoots, roots How: raw, steamed, sauteed, tea. leaves and roots produce a thickening agent Where: sunny, fields, yards When: spring, summer, fall, winter Nutritional Value: very high in minerals, vitamins A & C, and protein. Medicinal Summary: Leaves - demulcent; laxative; slows sugar transfer from stomach to blood; soothes gastrointestinal inflammations (tisane, poultice) Leaf Arrangement: The leaves are arranged in an alternate pattern along the stem. Leaf Shape: The leaves are round to kidney-shaped, typically measuring about 1 to 2.5 inches in diameter. Leaf Venation: The venation is palmate, with several major veins radiating from a single point at the leaf base. Leaf Margin: The margins of the leaves are crenate to serrate (rounded to sharp). Leaf Color: The leaves are a deep green, often with a lighter shade on the underside. Flower Structure: The flowers are small, with five petals, and are borne in clusters in the leaf axils or at the stem tips. Each flower measures about 0.5 to 1 inch across. Flower Color: The flowers are usually pale pink with darker pink stripes. Fruit: The fruit is a round, flat, disk-like schizocarp, divided into segments (mericarps). Seed: Each segment of the fruit contains one seed, which is kidney-shaped and light brown. Stem: The stem is hairy and can be either erect or sprawling. Hairs: The plant has fine hairs covering the stems and leaves. Height: Malva neglecta typically grows to a height of 6 to 24 inches. Young Mallow sprouts. Mallow leaves and flowers. Close-up of the Malva neglecta flower and "cheese" seedpod. If not mowed, these mallows can become small bushes. Texas distribution, attributed to U. S. Department of Agriculture. The marked counties are guidelines only. Plants may appear in other counties, especially if used in landscaping. North American distribution, attributed to U. S. Department of Agriculture. Don't mistake young toxic. Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) for Mallow seedlings. Creeping Buttercup leaves have deeper clefts and a shinier, light-green color. If you aren't sure what you have, wait a few weeks to see how the plant grows. If it develops yellow flowers and sharply cleft leaves it's the toxic Creeping Buttercup. Young, toxic Creeping Buttercup. Mature, toxic Creeping Buttercup. Driving through Giddings, TX always excites me because that's where I start seeing Malva neglect. The coarse, hairy plant appears in forms ranging from small, scraggly yard weeds to thick, lush, large beds along country roads. Leaves will range in size from under one inch to over two inches across. The green, scalloped leaves quickly become unmistakable after a few encounters, allowing the forager to pick them out from quite a distance. Unless knocked back by a very hard frost these mallows will continue to grow all year long. They do seem to do a bit better in cooler months, however. The flowers of Malva neglecta are mainly white with pinkish or purplish stripes which can end up coloring the entire flower. After the flower comes the "cheese" which is a round seedpod. These seedpods are a good nibble when still green and tender. Later on when the pods turn hard and brown the seeds can be collected and eaten but they are quite small. These mallows are "superfoods" rich in vitamins, minerals and protein. It's mature leaves are rarely eaten fresh as they are stiff and rough and have a bland taste that is easy covered by others flavors. A popular way of consuming this plant is to dry it then crumble it into smoothies, soups, stews, or other foods with sauces. Buy my book! Outdoor Adventure Guides Foraging covers 70 of North America's tastiest and easy to find wild edibles shown with the same big pictures as here on the Foraging Texas website.
