Bunchberry, a Beautiful and Valuable Wild Edible
Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis), or also known as creeping dogwood, is a perennial flowering subshrub species. This plant is native to
Read moreBunchberry (Cornus canadensis), or also known as creeping dogwood, is a perennial flowering subshrub species. This plant is native to
Read moreRedroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus), also known as pigweed amaranth, is a common summer annual herb. This plant is native to
Read moreSourwood tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) is a small deciduous tree that’s native to eastern North America. This tree is especially common
Read moreWild cucumber (Echinocystis lobata) is an annual vine plant that belongs to the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae). Wild cucumber is native
Read moreChickweed is a common winter annual plant that grows all over Asia, Europe, and North America. The name chickweed itself
Read moreDespite its name, ground ivy (Glechoma Hederacea) is actually not related to the true ivy. Instead, it’s actually a member
Read moreAnother member of the mint family, the common henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) is more than just a pesky weed. Known also
Read moreJewelweed (Impatiens capensis) is a plant native to the northeastern and midwestern US. It has a long history of use
Read moreDo you know what Rubus is? It is a diverse genus of flowering plants in the Rosaceae family. Most Rubus
Read moreWho doesn’t know dandelions (Taraxacum officinale)? This lovely flower grows almost all around the world. You’ve likely blown fluffy dandelion
Read moreWith a bad reputation as a common weed, dead nettle (Lamium purpureum) is a greatly underrated wild edible. Moreover, its
Read moreDespite its funny name, black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is a super healthy food that has been cultivated and consumed for
Read moreRamps (Allium tricoccum) are a wild onion species native to North America. While this woodland edible’s bulbs resemble that of
Read moreMaitake (Grifola frondosa) is a type of mushroom that’s native to China, Japan, and North America. To Westerners, maitake is
Read moreBlack medic (Medicago lupulina) is often considered a weed and a mild nuisance in the garden. However, if you see
Read moreDespite their similar name, wild sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis) is not related to the true sarsaparilla at all. Unlike true sarsaparilla
Read moreWhite clover (Trifolium repens) is a low-growing perennial plant that’s native to Europe and Central Asia. It has been naturalized
Read moreStinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is usually dismissed as a harmful weed due to its stinging hair. But in reality, this
Read moreRosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a perennial herb which belongs to the mint family. Most people recognize rosemary as a famous
Read moreRed clover (Trifolium pratense) is a wild edible that has distinctly beautiful red round flowers. It’s a herbaceous perennial plant
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