Cows Parsley / Spring / Summer / Edible Common names Cows Parsley/ Wild Chervil Botanical Name Anthriscus Sylvestris Video Known Hazards Misidentification with poison hemlock which is harmful to mammals. Could be confused with There’s a couple of deadly toxic plants within this family and as you begin…
Category: Plant identification
Three Cornered Leek/ Spring / Summer/ Edible Three corner leek is a heavily invasive member of the allium family which has a chive and leek flavour and can be used in any recipe calling for either of these ingredients. Common Names Three-cornered leek/ Snowbell Botanical Name Allium triquetrum Known Hazards…
Bluebells / Spring / Poisonous Common names Bluebell Botanical Name Hyacinthoides Nonscripta Known Hazards The whole plant is toxic Could be confused with Three cornered leek, Snow drops when young shoots are emerging Range and Distribution Fairly common throughout UK and Western Europe. Habitat Woodland garden in dappled shade, shady…
Poison Hemlock / Spring / Summer / Deadly  Poison Hemlock is one the most deadly plants found growing in the UK and if you forage for anything at all you should definitely invest time in learning how to safely identify this one. It can grow in quite staggering numbers…
English Oak Tree / Edible / Spring / Summer / Autumn Scientific Name: Quercus roburFamily: Fagaceae.Also known as: English oak, pedunculate oak. Habitat:English oak is a very common tree, especially in Southern England. Description: A large deciduous tree, growing up to 30-40 metres when fully grown, with distinctive round-loped leaves. Identifying…
Sweet Chestnut / Edible / Autumn Scientific Name:Â Castanea sativaFamily:Â Â Fagaceae Also known as:Â Spanish chestnut or just chestnut Habitat:Sweet chestnut is native to southern Europe, western Asia and North Africa. It is thought to have been introduced to the British Isles by the Romans and today can be found commonly throughout…
 Sea Leek / Edible / Summer / Autumn Scientific NameAllium ampeloprasum FamilyAmaryllidaceae Also known asWild Leek, Sea Leeks HabitatIt is thought to have been introduced to Britain, and is fairly uncommon so should only be picked if a large patch is found. It likes sandy or stony seaside locations, often…
Broadleaf Plantain / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Plantago major Family Plantaginaceae Also known as White man’s footprint Habitat Found in Europe, including Britain, from Iceland south and east to Spain, northern and central Asia. Grassland, roadsides etc, a common weed of lawns and cultivated ground,…
 Sea Radish / Edible / Spring / Summer Scientific NameRaphanus Maritima FamilyBrassicaceae or Cruciferae HabitatEurope, including Britain, from Scandanavia to the mediteranean and Black sea. It grows on the coast line, preferring sandy and stony shorelines just above the driftwood line. DescriptionRaphanus Maritima is a BIENNIAL growing 0.8 m (2ft…
Clovers / Edible / Spring / Summer Common Name: Clover Latin Name: trefoil spp Season: March – August (Spring/Summer) Could be Confused with: Could be confused with Wood Sorrel or other Clovers, i.e. white confused for red clover when not in flower, the only thing to be mainly wary…