Today I took a little walk and anything that might have any type of flower catches my attention quickly. What I caught sight of was a scraggly looking shrub with a few scanty flowers. As often is the case I didn't know what it was. I sure didn't think it was a Hydrangea but I soon discovered it to be a Wild Hydrangea or as my Mother called it Sevenbark. I never heard the term Sevenbark or even knew there were Wild Hydrangeas. It is scattered throughout the Eastern United States and endangered in New York and Florida. It has it's origins in Asia and the Americas. The root was used medicinally by the Native Americans and early settlers for treatment of kidney and bladder stones. It is still used in herbal medicine. I found this an interesting discovery and one I might not have noticed because of the location. I actually raked a path to get to it and it's in a very shady spot. What's growing wild here surprises me more and more. I'm thanking God for the privilege of seeing and learning about His Creation.
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| Wild Hydrangea - Sevenbark (Hydrangea arborescens) |
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| Wild Hydrangea - Sevenbark (Hydrangea arborescens) |
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| Wild Hydrangea - Sevenbark (Hydrangea arborescens) |
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| Wild Hydrangea - Sevenbark (Hydrangea arborescens) |
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| Wild Hydrangea - Sevenbark (Hydrangea arborescens) |
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