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Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis)
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Bunchberry, a Beautiful and Valuable Wild Edible

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Berries, edible berry, Edible Leaves, Edible Plant, Medicinal, Native Plant, wild edible, Wild Fruit
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Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis), or also known as creeping dogwood, is a perennial flowering subshrub species. This plant is native to

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Redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus)
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Redroot Pigweed, a Humble and Underrated Wild Edible

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Leaves, Edible Plant, Edible Seeds, Medicinal, Native Plant
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Redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus), also known as pigweed amaranth, is a common summer annual herb. This plant is native to

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Sourwood Tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) in the fall
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Sourwood Tree, Gorgeous Foliage and Tasty Flowers

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Flowers, Edible Leaves, Medicinal, Native Plant
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Sourwood tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) is a small deciduous tree that’s native to eastern North America. This tree is especially common

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Wild Cucumber (Echinocystis lobata)
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Wild Cucumber, Inedible Fruits but Great for Making Tea

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Leaves, Medicinal, wild edible
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Wild cucumber (Echinocystis lobata) is an annual vine plant that belongs to the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae). Wild cucumber is native

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Chickweed (Stellaria Media) Whole Plant
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Chickweed, a Delicious and Nutritious Weed

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Leaves, Edible Plant, Medicinal, wild edible
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Chickweed is a common winter annual plant that grows all over Asia,  Europe, and North America. The name chickweed itself

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Field of Ground Ivy (Glechoma Hederacea)
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Ground Ivy, an Aromatic, Evergreen Wild Edible

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Leaves, Edible Plant, Medicinal
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Despite its name, ground ivy (Glechoma Hederacea) is actually not related to the true ivy. Instead, it’s actually a member

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Field of henbit (Lamium amplexicaule)
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Henbit, The Elegant and Nutritious Wild Edible

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Leaves, Edible Plant, Medicinal
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Another member of the mint family, the common henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) is more than just a pesky weed. Known also

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Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)
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Is Jewelweed A Good Poison Ivy Remedy? (Scientific Studies)

September 15, 2019September 17, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 4 Comments Medicinal
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Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) is a plant native to the northeastern and midwestern US. It has a long history of use

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Black Raspberry (Rubus occidentalis)
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Wild Blackberries and Raspberries, a Diverse Group of Delicious Edibles

June 24, 2019June 26, 2019 Cornelia 3 Comments Edible Berries, edible berry, Medicinal, Native American Indian Food, Native Plant, wild edible, Wild Fruit
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Do you know what Rubus is? It is a diverse genus of flowering plants in the Rosaceae family. Most Rubus

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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Seeds
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Dandelion, a Surprisingly Beneficial Wild Edible

June 24, 2019June 26, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Flowers, Edible Leaves, Edible Root, Medicinal, Native American Indian Food, wild edible
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Who doesn’t know dandelions (Taraxacum officinale)? This lovely flower grows almost all around the world. You’ve likely blown fluffy dandelion

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Dead Nettle (Lamium purpureum)
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Dead Nettle, an Overlooked yet Valuable Wild Edible

June 14, 2019June 24, 2019 Cornelia 1 Comment Edible Leaves, Medicinal, wild edible
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With a bad reputation as a common weed, dead nettle (Lamium purpureum) is a greatly underrated wild edible. Moreover, its

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Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) Fruits
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Black Chokeberry, a Native Super Food

June 14, 2019June 24, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Berries, edible berry, Medicinal, Native American Indian Food, Native Plant, wild edible
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Despite its funny name, black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) is a super healthy food that has been cultivated and consumed for

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Ramps (Allium tricoccum) Field
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Ramps, a Popular and Versatile Herb

June 13, 2019June 17, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Leaves, Edible Plant, Medicinal, Native Plant, wild edible
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Ramps (Allium tricoccum) are a wild onion species native to North America. While this woodland edible’s bulbs resemble that of

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Maitake (Grifola frondosa)
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Maitake, the Wonderful King of Mushrooms

June 12, 2019February 24, 2020 Cornelia 1 Comment Edible Mushrooms, Medicinal, Mushroom, wild edible
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Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is a type of mushroom that’s native to China, Japan, and North America. To Westerners, maitake is

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Black medic (Medicago lupulina) Flowers and Leaves
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Black Medic, an Underrated and Useful Wild Edible

June 12, 2019June 14, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Leaves, Edible Plant, Medicinal, wild edible
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Black medic (Medicago lupulina) is often considered a weed and a mild nuisance in the garden. However, if you see

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Wild Sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis)
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Wild Sarsaparilla, a Native Source of Energy and Health

May 20, 2019May 22, 2019 Cornelia 2 Comments Edible Berries, Edible Leaves, Edible Root, Medicinal, Native American Indian Food, Native Plant, wild edible, Wild Fruit
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Despite their similar name, wild sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis) is not related to the true sarsaparilla at all. Unlike true sarsaparilla

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White clover (Trifolium repens) Meadow
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White Clover, a Sweet and Nutritious Edible Weed

May 20, 2019May 22, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Flowers, Edible Leaves, Edible Plant, Edible Seeds, Medicinal, wild edible
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White clover (Trifolium repens) is a low-growing perennial plant that’s native to Europe and Central Asia. It has been naturalized

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Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) Close Up
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Stinging Nettle, an Interesting Herb with Many Virtues

May 20, 2019May 22, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Leaves, Edible Plant, Edible Root, Medicinal, wild edible
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Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is usually dismissed as a harmful weed due to its stinging hair. But in reality, this

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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) in Bloom
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Rosemary, a Prized Culinary and Medicinal Herb

May 20, 2019May 21, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Leaves, Edible Plant, Medicinal
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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a perennial herb which belongs to the mint family. Most people recognize rosemary as a famous

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Red clover (Trifolium pratense)
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Red Clover, a Powerful Herb with Great Healing Powers

May 20, 2019May 21, 2019 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Flowers, Edible Leaves, Edible Seeds, Medicinal, wild edible
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Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is a wild edible that has distinctly beautiful red round flowers. It’s a herbaceous perennial plant

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