Here are a few pictures of the different kinds of berries and fruits I was able find throughout the summer. Most of these were in the Twin Cities area, but can also be found in much of the Midwest and Eastern U.S.
The Cattail and its Many Uses
The cattail is one of the most easily identifiable and recognized plants in North America, and also one of the most useful. Growing throughout the entire state of Minnesota, they are always easy to locate, usually forming dense growths around lake shores, ponds, and swampy areas. Let's take a look at some of the ways we can utilize this plant in the field.
