#vanillaleaf

Vanilla Leaf, Achlys triphylla (Berberidaceae). What an absolutely perfect specimen! Always such a delightful sight. 🌸🌿 In Greek mythology, Achlys is an ancient goddess symbolizing mist and death. This plant is sometimes called Sweet After Death. #vanillaleaf #achlystriphylla #berberidaceae #plants #plantid #plantidentification #botany #plantsofinstagram (at North Bend, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxdSro2lIIE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jhtqps1m7a6z

Vanilla Leaf, Achlys triphylla; Mount Rainier National Park. #thelightisall #botany #vanillaleaf #bwphoto (at Mount Rainier National Park) https://www.instagram.com/thelightisall/p/BwiYcCSA5zn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tbbs63ou9d1o

This plant with it’s beautiful leaves that remind me of a butterfly and a bird all at the same time. Powerful totems for me and creatures I could spend hours watching. The leaves of the Vanilla Leaf Plant (Achlys Triphylla- Sometimes called Sweet After Death- Washington State Native Plant) have become a strange new comfort to me both in aesthetics, energy and smell. I’m simply enamored by her. Once dry she smells faintly of sweet Vanilla. Throughout the day I find myself picking her up just to self soothe with her smell. Once dried I will use some as incense, in herbal smoking blends, and ritual/ceremony use. A plant of Venus and the element of Water it has a very loving and soft feminine energy I find to be nothing short of comforting, like Mana Gaia is holding you in a tender hug. Lovely plant spirit that repels mosquitos too! That’s definitely a plus 😉I’m thinking about making some changes to the shop and I would love to hear some feedback as to whether or not I should add some of these simple herbal offerings to share with others who might like to try them. Thoughts? Plants have become such a comfort and a gift of recentering for me. I enjoy sharing that with others and sharing the plant medicine appreciation. In the meantime all orders at 👉www.whimsicaloffshoot.com 👈are shipping with a special mix of homegrown herbal/wild crafted goodies. If you have received any of our herbal incense, bath teas, foot soaks etc.. we would love to hear your thoughts! Love, light and many blessings to you all on this Wednesday! 🌟🌟🌟 #thewhimsicaloffshoot #vanillaleaf #achlystriphylla #wildcrafted #plantmagic