Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is an invasive tree in the legume family with edible components. Black locust trees were thought to have originated in southern
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an edible, non-native perennial in the mint family. It can be found in fields and meadows. The plant can escape
Stringy stonecrop (Sedum sarmentosum) is an introduced perennial with edible leaves. It can be found in sunny areas with sandy soil. The plant can spread
Wrinkleleaf goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) is a native perennial with edible and medicinal uses. There are over 75 species of goldenrod (Solidago spp.) in the United
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a tree native to southwestern CT that produces edible flowers in mid-spring. Eastern redbud can be found in mixed woodlands
White spruce (Picea glauca) is a native evergreen that produces edible needles and cones. White spruce can be found in sunny areas with rich, well-drained
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Would an entry on wild grapes be created? I know, that wild grapes grow along the River Raisin in southeastern Michigan (where I grew up, even though I was unaware of that fact until I was about 18). I read, also, that wild grapes grow somewhere in Texas, if I recall accurately.
I ask this question because the contact us page seems spotty.
(P.S. What about edible plants in, say, Idaho State and its neighbors? I have a cookbook Cooking with Wild Berries & Fruits of the Rocky Mountain States by Teresa Marrone. Don’t forget making an entry for white mulberries!)
Thanks for letting me know about my contact page. I did an update and the contact form deactivated. I wasn’t aware of it until I read your message, so thanks again. I agree with you that I should do an entry on wild grapes and red and white mulberries. I have grapes on my to do list already, I’ll add wild mulberries. Thanks again for the input.