Pacific Northwest Native Plants
Across
- 4. This tree is the first to sprout edible leaves after winter.
- 7. This slow growing ground cover plant has heart shaped leaves.
- 8. The study of native plants and their uses.
- 10. This character is common in Coastal stories.
- 12. This character is common in Plateau stories.
- 13. This part of the rose plant is often used for tea.
- 15. This berry looks like a raspberry, but isn't.
- 16. This marsh plant has many uses including weaving.
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- 1. This edible weed has bitter leaves and a bright yellow flower.
- 2. A word meaning to take care of something.
- 3. This tree is used for food, clothing, building, and medicine.
- 5. This plant is believed to bring strength when used as tea or to sting painful joints.
- 6. When using wild ginger, this part of the plant is used for tea or to make an antibacterial medicine.
- 9. This pink flower is high in vitamin C
- 11. This plant grows low or tall, has spikey leaves, yellow flowers, and dark berries.
- 14. This small blue berry doesn't raise blood sugar, making it a good food for people with diabetes.
- 15. This slow growing plant has round leaves and dark berries.