Problem in paradise. This morning I walked to Pop’s Pond. See all that Foliage on the water? How can I get rid of it?
Saw the Wild Potato blooming. Ipomoea pandurata is the Latin name meaning shaped like a fiddle. It’s is native to the eastern half of North America. Native Americans ate it. It has a large root is some times 25 feet long. The roots can be eaten if cubed and boiled in at least two changes of water. Never eat it raw. It is also called “Man of the Earth” because of its huge roots. Younger and smaller is better. Young roots can also be roasted but they will be on the bitter side. Boiling twice is the preferred method, then roast the boiled cubes if you like. Usually straight down deep from where the vine goes into the ground you will find the root. I guess sort of like our Poke Sallet. Granny said boil it though at least two waters.
Both are of the same family and look similar. Even Sweet potato bloom from the garden looks similar! They’re all of the morning glory family. When the morning sun rises the morning glory blooms and if the sun hits the center of the flower a beautiful glow is visable! Morning Glory flowers are smaller and have a little more funnel look to the bloom. They’re all colors. Potato Vine blooms are white. The blooms on the Morning Glory dies after one day. Morning Glory plants are annuals and not hardy. It’s difficult to kill a Potato Vine even if you try. It’s a perennial.
3 comments:
Weeds in water are hard to get rid of. At the resort I used to get in the water and hand pull the worst of them it was an awful job. I know there are some products out there that can be used but they are very expensive and not good for the lake. One year my dad hired a weed hauler, a contraption that moved into the lake and as it came to shore it ripped out the weeds. Your Morning Glories are very pretty!
Ty. Larry used to pay Astrid, Ing and Siggie to pull them. Guess I know why now.
The blue morning glories are so pretty; I'm familiar with the white and how long the roots are when you try to pull them out. Such a nuisance! I was more focused on the reflection in the water--I love that. Are the water plants invasive? Have you ever eaten that potato thing? I'm learning a lot about edible plants. I'm not very adventurous. (or brave!)
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