Kudzu, an Invasive Weed with Hidden Virtues
May 19, 2019
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is an edible perennial in the mustard family that can be found throughout the United States. It was brought over from Europe
Skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) is one of the first plants to appear in early spring. It is found in swamps and marshlands. Skunk cabbage starts
Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) is a native tree that can be foraged year-round. The entire tree is non-toxic. Eastern white pine has needles that
Sea lettuce (Ulva spp.) is an edible green alga that can be found in inter-tidal zones. There are both native and non-native species of sea
Canada yew (Taxus canadensis) is a native species of yew that can be found growing wild in CT in forested areas. The plant is nearly
Devil’s tongue weed (Grateloupia turuturu) is an edible seaweed that is native to East Asia. This red alga has become invasive in the northeast United