Shanti led the way back to where we’d parked the car. We’d met cousins Anna and Maura for lunch in Westerville. M
On the way, I did what my parents always did when I was growing up.
Notice a plant.
Name it.
And in this case rub the velvet leaf between your fingers.
Lamb’s Ear, the perennial, see below.
“Despite its unassuming appearance, lamb’s ear has quite a rich history. Another nickname, “wooly woundwort,” references its usefulness as a bandage, due to its astringent properties.
The leaves were used to dress wounds or as toilet paper in medieval times, and they were also reportedly used as bandages in the American Civil War.” From the. Gardener’s path
Ruth, I was always curious about this plant
Click the Gardener’s Path link to learn more thanks for your visit.
Will do
I learn so much from your blog,Ruthe. I see those all the time, but I never knew what they were called.
I just learned that it’s an invasive plant so don’t put them in your garden
And, lamb’s ear is very invasive….
I read it is like mint. Uh oh. I don’t have it on my garden.
What a relief you were talking about a plant! I was so afraid a poor little lamb had lost an ear. dc
Phew. Just a plant.
What a wonderful tradition to continue gcr