Beyond food, the Appalachian forest is a treasure trove of medicinal plants that have soothed and healed for centuries. American ginseng, once so prized it was called “green gold,” is believed ...

The vines are light and thin, meaning it doesn't generally kill any of the plants it grows on. Just don't expect to put it on a salad. "It's in the same family as the cucumber," Branhagen said.

While many wild vines have been used in local landscapes, not all are good choices for landscape use. Smilax would be one of those that I would consider unsuitable. Although it has very attractive ...

PHOTOS: Mind your vines so they don’t smother your garden ... and the forest. Keep meandering growth contained, lest it becomes invasive. August 17, 2019 at 1:41 a.m.