Native to North America, nannyberries (Viburnum lentago) are suckering shrubs that can be grown on a variety of soil types. Nannyberry has creamy white flowers in spring and edible fruits in the...
Essential Guide To Foraging
Essential Guide To Foraging
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Wild leek, also known as ramps or Allium tricoccum, is a type of wild onion that grows in North America. It is highly valued for its strong flavor and is often foraged for culinary use. What is...
Ohio is home to more than 2,000 species of wild mushrooms. Among the wild edibles in Ohio are lion's mane, morels, giant puffballs, and chanterelles. Wild Mushrooms to Forage in Ohio The...
Chamerion angustifolium (fireweed) is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant hailing from the Onagraceae family, otherwise known as the evening primrose of the willowherb family. This is an edible...
Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris) is an erect perennial flowering plant belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. This wildflower is easy to identify thanks to its pale green leaves and yellow to orange...
A Forager’s Guide to Witches’ Butter Mushrooms (Dacrymyces palmatus)
Witches' butter, Dacrymyces palmatus, is one of several "jelly fungi" that grow on dead branches and logs in the winter. This edible but tasteless mushroom is easily identified by its brilliant...