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</p> <p class="style1"> </p> <p class="style1"> </p> <p class="style1"> </p> <p class="style1"> </p> <p class="style1"> </p> <p class="style1"> </p> <p class="style1"> </p> <p class="style1"> </p> <p class="style1"> </p> <p class="style1"> </p> <h3> </h3> </div> <div id="mainContent"> <h1>Twisted Stalk Watermelon Berry</h1> <p><strong><img src="/PlantGrant/Images/watermelon berry close up.jpg" alt="" name="plant" width="347" height="231" id="plant" /></strong></p> <p><strong>Botanical Name: </strong>Streptopus amplexifolius<br /> <br /> <strong>Common Name: </strong>Watermelon Berries<br /> <br /> <strong>Other Names: </strong>meruaqutaq or muuguaq (watery plant, something like a breast)<br /> <br /> <strong>Found in: </strong> moist woods, alder thickets<br /> <br /> <strong>Physical Characteristics: </strong>Grows to 3 feet high at maturity, stems have a distinctive twist. Leaves have parallel veins/ Flowers are greenish-white, bell-like with petals that curve back. Berries are red and juicy, with many seeds.<br /> <br /> <strong>Nutritional Value: </strong>not documented</p> <p><strong>Parts of the plant used: </strong>fruit</p> <p><strong>When plant should be gathered: </strong>June, July<br /> <br /> <strong>Plant applications: </strong>food</p> <p><strong>Reported Benefits: </strong>food</p> <p><strong>Preparation/Processing:</strong> Jams and / or jellies, syrups and pies can be made from the berries. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> <br class="clearfloat" /> <div id="footer"> <p>Port Graham Village Council - All Rights Reserved 2016</p> </div> </div> </body> </html>