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"DownEast" Roadside Rx
A brief look at medicinal plants found along the roads, trails,
and fields of "downeast Maine".
West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, in Lubec, Maine, at the
easternmost point in the continental United States. Campobello Island, New
Brunswick, Canada, is seen across the Lubec Narrows in the
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Maine's "downeast"coast is characterized by a cool
climate, high humidity, rocky ledges, acid soil, and long "wintahs".
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Much of the information about the plants in this section
comes from the Peterson Field Guides to Eastern/Central Medicinal Plants. You
may purchase a copy through Amazon.com by clicking on the book
here..... |
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This is NOT meant to be a comprehensive guide or a guide
to self-treatment with these plants, some of which are quite
poisonous! |
©2000 Dr. Stephen Blythe All photos by Dr.
Blythe |
