“Porcelain-berry is a deciduous, perennial, woody vine from Asia that can grow 10 to 15 feet a year. A relative of our native grapes, porcelain-berry produces distinctive fruits in late summer and early fall that change from lilac or green to bright blue.”
A bit of folklore:
“In folk medicine, the roots and stems of porcelain berry have been used as an anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and anti-hepatotoxic agent.”
Have you seen any Porcelain Berry this fall? I took this photograph near the parking lot at Fort Hill.
I can’t believe that it’s almost November and I am still picking Zinnias from my garden. The weather has been so sunny and warm that they’ve been so prolific and they’re still blooming!! It’s so nice to have fresh flowers in the house.
You never know when you’ll no see that gorgeous sunrise! We were driving home from the gym and the sky was turning that pinkish color. I turned around and looked back… Wow! Spectacular!
It’s time to take the lobster traps in for the winter at Nauset Marsh. The dedicated fishermen , who have worked so hard all summer, are getting their traps ready to put away until spring… when it starts all over again!
Cape Cod daily articles on the wonderful Cape Cod places to hike, experience and photograph. A Cape Cod Outdoor Adventure Series.
