Birdfoot violet (Viola pedata) is a native perennial with edible leaves and flowers. It is named due to its leaves resembling a bird’s foot. Birdfoot
Fragrant bedstraw (Galium triflorum) is a native perennial that can be used as a vanilla substitute. The plant is named due to its historical use
Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum biflorum) is a native perennial in the Asparagus family. It produces edible shoots in the spring. Solomon’s seal can be found in
The Downy Yellow Violet (Viola pubescens) is a native, edible perennial. The plant can be found in woodlands and meadows that receive partial sun to
The cinnamon fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum) is a native perennial that is potentially toxic and carcinogenic. The cinnamon fern can be found in shaded woodlands with
Sweet white violet (Viola blanda) is an edible, native perennial. It can be found in moist woodlands. The sweet white violet can be identified by
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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.