Common Reed (Phragmites), an Age Old Sweet Treat
Common Reed (Phragmites australis subsp. americanus), is a subspecies of tall, perennial wetland grass that is native to the US.
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Edible Landscape Plants
Edible Landscape plants are plants that are purchased for aesthetic or utilitarian purposes in our cultivated landscapes. Many of these are overlooked as edible plants unless they are marked as such when purchased. Foraging for edible landscape plants can offer just as much value as wild plants, and are often easier to identify because they are commonly tagged with identification information at the time of purchase.
Waterlily, a Decorative and Nutritious Wild Edible
Waterlily (Nymphaea spp.), a beautiful, staple feature in many garden ponds. But did you know the ornate water lily is
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American Lotus, Fun to Forage and Highly Nutritious
American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), are the bright eye catching lotus flowers that have likely caught your eye across lakes, ponds
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Mulberry, Wild Sweet Fruits and Favored in the Silk Industry
Mulberry (Morus spp.), is a commonly occurring tree found across the states. It features in a number of nursery rhymes
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Chamomile: Just a tinge brightens up your day
An Introduction to Chamomile: Chamomile is a famous flowering herb commonly used in various teas plus medicine along with food
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Ginseng: Energy one sprinkle at a time
Title and Common name: Ginseng is a highly beneficial root and an effective one at that. Forming up the Genus
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Oregano: A baker’s aromatic best friend
An Introduction to Oregano: Oregano is a member of the mint family known for its culinary and medicinal uses. The
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Lemongrass: When life gives you lemongrass make tea!
An Introduction to Lemon Grass: Lemongrass is an herb from the grass family that should be on everyone’s grocery list.
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Rosemary: A fragrant blessing in herby disguise
An Introduction to Rosemary: Rosemary is a very aromatic perennial herb which has thin leaves and flowers of distinct shades.
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Partridge Berry, a Nutritious Trailside Treat
Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens), is a low growing, evergreen vine that trails along forest and woodland floors. It is native
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Wild Mint, Fragrant Leaves and Digestive Aid
Wild mint (Mentha spp.), belongs to a genus of heavily fragrant and aromatic plants. The Mentha genus is the eponymous
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Black Walnut, Grandiose and Medicinally Valuable
Black walnut (Juglans nigra), is a deciduous tree that can be found throughout the eastern, and midwestern states. Valued for
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Day Lily, an Ornate and Versatile Edible
Day lily (Hemerocallis fulva), commonly known as orange day lily or tiger daylily, is a bright, showy and greatly recognisable
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Honey Locust, Menacing Thorns Protecting a Sweet Treat
Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), is a deciduous tree and a member of the bean/pea family. It bears long seed filled
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Ash, a Wild Edible with a Threatened Future
Ash (Fraxinus spp.), refers to a collective genus of large flowering, deciduous trees. They can be found throughout the world,
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Hazelnuts, A Wild Favorite for Many Foragers
Hazelnuts (Corylus spp.) are the familiar produce of the hazel shrub. A deciduous plant that is native to southeast Canada
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Ox-eye daisy, Simple Beauty with Edible Leaves and Flowers
Ox-eye daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare) are a species of flowering perennials that grow throughout the world. They are originally native to
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Redbud, a Bold and Beautiful Tree with Edible Flowers
Redbud (Cercis canadensis), is a small species of tree that grows right across the States. It is endemic to the
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Hackberry, Small but very Flavorful Edible Berries
Hackberry (Celtis spp.) is a hardwood deciduous tree that bears tiny red/purple, edible fruits. Two very similar species exist. The
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Chinquapin, an Uncommon but Flavorful Treat
Chinquapin (Castanea pumila) is a species of tree native to midwest and southeastern states, particularly North and South Carolina and
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