#CowParsnip is the ONLY #Heracleum species that's native to #NorthAmerica. There's many look-a-likes including the very toxic giant hogweed. I don't recommend trying to #forage & harvest them unless you're very experienced with identifying differences because it's dangerous to do so.

#HeracleumMaximum #nature #VictoriaBC #VanIsle #GetOutside #YYJ #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #VancouverIsland #PlantIdentification #FlowersIdentification #NativeBCPlants #PNWnativePlants #Edible #Medicinal

Blue #elderberry foliage & flower buds.

#FirstNations in BC use their leaves, blossoms, bark, roots & wood for making #traditional #medicine remedies. The #edible berries are used for food - best cooked.

#nature #plants #VictoriaBC #VanIsle #GetOutside #YYJ #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #Wsanec #PNW #NativePlants #garden #SambucusCerulea #Sambucus #BlueElder #EdibleGarden #EdiblePlants #MedicinalPlants #NativeBCPlants #PollinatorGarden #Springtime #PlantIdentification