Yerba Buena

Yerba Buena (Good Herb) is a vine that grows wild in many places in California. My friends and I were always thrilled when we came upon this tasty plant with its delicious odor. It usually crawled in long vines beside trees and brush. It needed a bit of shade and a dash of sunshine to thrive. Once we had picked it we used to take it home and make a fantastic tea. A goodly dose of sugar made it perfect for our young taste buds

In Whitethorn we knew of many wild plants that were good for eating or drinking. I've always believed this knowledge had been passed down to the white settlers by the indigenous Sinkyone Indians.

Copyright 2009 Sharon Porter Moxley