I have heard that some of you are having trouble finding

Mar 18, 2020, 6:53 PM

toilet paper at the store. Before I get into my list of top 15 leaves for wiping, I know that smooth stones and news paper also work.

1. Big Leaf Aster Leaves (aka Eurybia Macrophylla, Lumberjack’s Toilet Paper)

Large, smooth, heart-shaped leaves
Found in abundance across the northern parts of the eastern and central United States, the southern parts of eastern and central Canada and northern Europe

2. Big Leaf Magnolia Leaves (aka Magnolia Macrophylla)

Large smooth leaves
Grows in sunny environment, able to survive in low light conditions
Found in southeastern United States and eastern Mexico

3. Big Leaf Maple Leaves (aka Acer Macrophyllum, Oregon Maple)

Other varieties include striped maple, sugar maple, vine maple
Typically large, soft leaves with no irritable hairs
Grows in wet areas, close to streams
Found in western North America

4. Broadleaf Plantain (aka Plantago Major, White Man’s Foot, Greater Plantain)

Large, smooth, oval leaves
Sturdy leaves, unlikely to tear during use
Has medicinal properties
Grow in lawns, fields and roadsides
Found in many areas around the world

5. Butterbur (aka Petasites Japonicus, Giant Butterbur, Great Butterbur, Sweet-coltsfoot)

Large, soft leaves
Found in China, Japan, Korea, Europe, North America and Canada

6. Corn Lily Leaves (aka Veratrum Californicum)

Large leaves
Sturdy leaves, unlikely to tear during use
Grows in open meadows
Found in West America

7. Cottonwood Leaves

Large, smooth leaves
Slightly tough leaves, unlikely to tear during use
Slight numbing properties, leaves can also be used as bandages

8. Dock Leaves (aka Rumex Obtusifolius, Bitter Dock, Broad-leaved Dock, Bluntleaf Dock, Butter Dock)

Large, slightly rough, oval leaves
Grows in meadows, waste ground, roadsides, drains, shorelines
Found in Europe, United States, Australia, New Zealand and many areas around the world

9. Hazel Leaves (aka Corylus)

Small, fuzzy, soft leaves
The fuzz on the leaves might be irritating for people with sensitive skin
Grows in many areas around the world

10. Mullein (aka Verbascum Thapsus, Cowboy Toilet Paper)

Large, soft, fuzzy, absorbent leaves
Thick leaves, unlikely to tear during use
Leaves are antiseptic and astringent
The fuzz on the leaves might be irritating for people with sensitive skin
Grows in sunny areas
Found in most areas around the world

11. Red Mulberry (aka Morus Rubra)

Large, soft leaves (the underside is soft while the upper side is rough)
Found in eastern and central North America and Canada

12. Thimbleberry Leaves (aka Rubus Parviflorus)

Large, soft leaves
Identifiable from large toothed leaves, thimble-like fruit, and white flowers
Grows in roadsides, railroads, wet areas near streams and water bodies
Found in western and eastern North America

13. Wooly Lamb’s Ear Leaves (aka Stachys Byzantina)

Soft, fuzzy, absorbent leaves
Thick leaves, unlikely to tear during use
Has medicinal properties, can be used as bandages
Found in most of United States, Turkey, Armenia, and Iran

14. Moss

Soft, smooth, absorbent
The moisture from the moss might help in cleaning
But you might end up with bits of moss left behind on skin surfaces

15. Variety Of Vegetables such as Lettuce, Corn Husks etc

Usually large, smooth leaves