Cattail (Typha latifolia) is one of the best wild edible food for foragers to know about. The entire plant is edible. Knowing which parts are most delicious in which season is key. What part of...
Category: Plants
The white pine tree is a giant native conifer in eastern North America. Its needles are used to make white pine needle tea with a long list of medicinal properties. To make this tea, steep the white...
Artemisia princeps (yomogi, Japanese mugwort) has a range of uses, the most popular being Japanese mugwort tea. Other well-known benefits include its function as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory...
Ipomoea nil is an ornamental plant with beautiful blue flowers. The flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon. Be careful where you plant I. nil. It is a fast-growing climber, and the...
The Mexican avocado or Persea americana var. drymifolia is elongated in shape and has smooth skin. A very thin skin characterizes it compared to other avocado varieties. Also, it has an intense dark...
Although rarely cultivated, mouse melon or cucamelon is moving up the list of most popular edible plants in heirloom gardens. This mini hybrid cucumber/watermelon is often grown for its tiny and...