Near Luray in Page County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis, Forest Pansy
— Heart shaped leaves —
The Eastern Redbud tree is most beautiful in early spring when the naked branches are covered with purplish pink or magenta blossoms.
An unremarkable tree in summer and winter, the redbud flowers in spring show us how common the tree really is.
Flower Power
The flowers and flower buds can be eaten raw or fried. They can also be added to salads and cookie recipes, or pickled like capers.
Did you know this tree is a member of the "pea" family?
Who uses it?
Only bobwhite quail and a few songbirds are known to eat the seeds.
Folk healers used bark tea as a remedy for diarrhea.
Erected by Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine.
Location. 38° 38.403′ N, 78° 36.648′ W. Marker is near Luray, Virginia, in Page County. Marker can be reached from Lee Highway (U.S. 211) 0.1 miles east of Crisman Hollow Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9531 Lee Highway, Luray VA 22835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chestnut Oak (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Additional keywords. folk healing
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
