Here’s what I’m dining on after a long day foraging.
The plants are listed below. I like to take a moist paper towel and wipe each leaf, rather than immersing them in water. It’s effective at removing any soil from the leaves. I only harvest blossoms that are free of dirt.
Lamb’s quarters, (Chenopodium album)
Chickweed, (Stellaria media)
Wisteria blossoms, (Wisteria frutescens)
*Black locust blossoms, ( Robinia pseudoacacia)
Catbrier, (Smilax bona-nox)
Violet (Viola sororia)
* This may cause allergic reactions in some people. ALWAYS test for edibility.
I gathered enough of each of these items to create more salads and side dishes.
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