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Pawpaws are among the shade-loving plants that thrive beneath Appalachian hardwood canopies. (WVU Photo/ Raymond Thompson)

Appalachian medicinal plants and edibles can support rural economies, says WVU professor

May 11, 2026 by Clyde Craig

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — If carefully managed, Appalachian medicinal plants and edibles can help support rural economies and preserve centuries of traditional knowledge, says a West Virginia University professor. Kirsten Stephan, program coordinator of forestry at the

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Appalachian medicinal plants and edibles can support rural economies, says WVU professor