Anyone seen this before? It's supposedly medicinal. I took a small bite, chewed a little and spat it out. It's very crunchy but has no taste whatsoever.
The plant produces small purple flowers in clusters like a basil plant I vaguely recall. Too bad I didn't take a picture. I'll do that next year.
I love the roots but the plant is plain ugly.
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RE: ID Help: white wormy roots from this mint like plant
kind of looks like lemon balm too me. Unless it's in a container I'd exterminate it immediately. It smells nice and looks nice, but is very aggressive and difficult to eradicate. Than again it could be something else, but that's what it looks like to me.
RE: ID Help: white wormy roots from this mint like plant
Thanks jeremyjs and especially glib. For your generosity and time, if either of you want some, I can spare a few roots. They are not mine, but I can ask nicely for some. Email me and I'll provide my address. I think $2 should cover the padded envelops and shipment.
Thank you so much!!
RE: ID Help: white wormy roots from this mint like plant
Given the nature of the plant, it is, IMHO, a fine vegetable for permaculture. But my yard is divided in heavily fortified, fully cultivated zones, and zones where permaculture has repeatedly failed (due to deer, mostly). So I will pass, but thanks for the offer.
RE: ID Help: white wormy roots from this mint like plant
