Edible Wild Plants

Wild mustard (Brassica rapa) is a wild herb of the mustard family that’s used widely across the globe, especially in

What and Where is it California Groundcone (Boschniakia strobilacea) is a wild plant native to the west coast, found in

If you have walked through the meadows or woods of the west coast, you may have seen this plant before.

A real treat to discover whilst out exploring the wilderness or hiking woodland trails, wild strawberries (Fragaria) can be found

Wild strawberries (Fragaria) glow like ruby red jewels at the edges of woodlands, hay fields and meadows in North America. Ripening in

Long before the masses of European grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet (Vitis vinifera) set root in American

The link between humans and wild grapes in North America is richly interesting. As a plant, their characteristics differ to

Grapes are incredibly well known as a cultivated fruit. Grown in vineyards and harvested to make delicious wines and juices;

Crabapples or crab apples (Malus), are often considered a foragers favorite. A common misconception, and old wives tale, is that

Wild Lettuce (Lactuca.) refers to a large genus of plants that belong to the daisy family. They include the incredibly

The American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) was once a common find within it’s range of habitat across the Northeastern states.

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), has a long and prominent history throughout many cultures as a herb of healing, spiritual protection and

Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), is a fairly well known biennial garden vegetable and a member of the carrot and parsley

Eastern prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa), is a species of cacti that is a common occurrence in sandy and dry soils