Mugwort, an Age-Old Herb that Uncovers Our Herbal History
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), has a long and prominent history throughout many cultures as a herb of healing, spiritual protection and
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5 Yard Weeds You Can Forage From Home
Foraging for wild and edible plants does not have to take you far from home. Whilst some plants will
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5 Common Trees with Edible Leaves
Many of those who are new to foraging for wild plants and fruits are often surprised to learn that a
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Common Reed (Phragmites), an Age Old Sweet Treat
Common Reed (Phragmites australis subsp. americanus), is a subspecies of tall, perennial wetland grass that is native to the US.
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Wild Parsnip, Flagrant Foilage but a Tasty Taproot
Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), is a fairly well known biennial garden vegetable and a member of the carrot and parsley
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Eastern Prickly Pear, Hardy Spines Hiding a Sweet Treat
Eastern prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa), is a species of cacti that is a common occurrence in sandy and dry soils
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Evening Primrose, a Nutritious and Medicinal Garden Favorite
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis), is a common weed, or wildflower, found throughout the northeastern and midwestern states. Other curious names
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Waterlily, a Decorative and Nutritious Wild Edible
Waterlily (Nymphaea spp.), a beautiful, staple feature in many garden ponds. But did you know the ornate water lily is
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Yellow Pond Lily, Cheerful Blooms and Popcorn like Snacks
Yellow pond lily (Nuphar spp.), is the name given to a number of species within the Nymphaeaceae family. With the
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American Lotus, Fun to Forage and Highly Nutritious
American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), are the bright eye catching lotus flowers that have likely caught your eye across lakes, ponds
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Watercress, a Peppery Wild Edible with Informed Foraging
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale), is a peppery flavored, perennial member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae. A leafy plant that favors very
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Mulberry, Wild Sweet Fruits and Favored in the Silk Industry
Mulberry (Morus spp.), is a commonly occurring tree found across the states. It features in a number of nursery rhymes
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Partridge Berry, a Nutritious Trailside Treat
Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens), is a low growing, evergreen vine that trails along forest and woodland floors. It is native
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Wild Mint, Fragrant Leaves and Digestive Aid
Wild mint (Mentha spp.), belongs to a genus of heavily fragrant and aromatic plants. The Mentha genus is the eponymous
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Pineapple Weed, Edible Flowers with a Fruity Flavoring
Pineapple weed (Matricaria discoidea), is an invasive annual within the United States, originally endemic to Eastern Russia and Asia. It
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Common Mallow, a Wild Edible Often Found in Lawns
Common mallow (Malva neglecta), is an annual plant, very commonly thought of as a weed. Originally native to Europe and
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Bugleweed, Wild Edible and Alternative Herbal Remedy
Bugleweed (Lycopus spp.), is a genus of plants within the mint and nettle family Lamiaceae. The family contains just over
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Peppergrass, Abundant and with a Delicious Peppered Flavor
Peppergrass (Lepidium spp.), is the common name given to a collection of plants belonging to the Brassica family. The genus
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Wild Lettuce, Tasty Greens and Valued Herbal Remedies
Wild lettuce (Lactuca spp.) refers to a collective genus of plants from the daisy family ‘Asteraceae’. The most recognisable member
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Black Walnut, Grandiose and Medicinally Valuable
Black walnut (Juglans nigra), is a deciduous tree that can be found throughout the eastern, and midwestern states. Valued for
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