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Wild Edible Plants. ACORNS. BURDOCK. Edible part: roots of 1st-year plants. CATTAIL. Nature’s supermarket. Edible parts: rhizomes, shoots, pollen. CHICKORY. Roots are roasted and used as a coffee-like beverage. Greens used in early spring. DANDELION.
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BURDOCK Edible part: roots of 1st-year plants
CATTAIL Nature’s supermarket Edible parts: rhizomes, shoots, pollen
CHICKORY Roots are roasted and used as a coffee-like beverage Greens used in early spring
DANDELION All parts are edible. This plant has an abundance of uses
DAY LILY Edible parts: Flower buds and tubers
AMARANTH Greens are edible; Seeds are high in protein
KNOTWEED Stems and young shoots are edible
LAMB’S QUARTERS Also known as pigweed Leaves are edible
MILKWEED Flower buds and young seed pods are edible
ELDERBERRY Edible parts include blossoms and berries
PLANTAIN Young leaves are edible
POKE (POKEWEED) Young sprouts are edible
PURSLANE Leaves are eaten raw in salads
SHEEP SORREL Another popular salad green
WILD GRAPE Can be used for jams, jellies, and wine