Indigenous Medicine Garden

The Tiny Forest is located on land that is part of the traditional territory of the Lenni-Lenape. The Lenape lived in harmony with one another upon this territory for thousands of years.

The Indigenous Medicine Garden is located immediately to the right upon entering the Tiny Forest. It contains native plant species that the Lenape used for medicinal purposes. These plants could provide relief for ailments ranging from headaches, dental issues, and digestive issues to sore throats, coughs, and fevers.

Here are four species located in the Indigenous Medicine Garden:

Sweetgrass

Sweetgrass plant

Wild Bergamot

wild bergamot plant with butterfly on it

Anise Hyssop

Anise plant

Common Yarrow

Yarrow plant

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