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Another Hike on the Farm. . .

Another day, another hike. I was super excited to see we have a "Poor Man's Banana Tree" on the property.  I never saw it until this year.  It's kind of hidden in the trees.  I will have to see if it is still bearing fruit too.   Although, I think the fruit ripened last month. I was so excited I forgot to get a closer look.   It's technical name is The technical name for this tree is Asimina triloba.  The fruit is edible.   I was even more excited to see another black walnut tree also.  I think I need to do some more hiking in the back woods more often.    ...found yet another black walnut tree!  Yippee!    ...and even another one!  Four years ago, I would not be jumping of joy to see these trees.  As a kid, when we'd visit my grandparents, we'd toss these out into the street and wait to hear a "pop" when cars ran over them. Next on the hike..... ...another orb weaver spi...