Stinging Nettles / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Stinging nettles are a plant that we’ve all been stung by at some point and, as such, have learned how to safely identify. Common Names Stinging nettles, nettles, common nettle, burn nettle Botanical Name Urtica dioica Scientific Classification Kingdom –…
Category: Plant identification

Silver Birch / Spring / Summer / Edible Common Names Silver birch Botanical Name Betula pendula Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Fagales Family – Betulaceae Physical Characteristics for Silver birch Silver Birch is a deciduous tree growing from 15-30m tall with a canopy of 5-10m. It tends to have…

Hogweed / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Common Hogweed doesn’t sound like an edible plant, but it is and it’s one of my favourites! Common Names Hogweed, Cow parsnip Botanical Name Heracleum Sphondylium Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Apiales Family – Apiaceae Physical Characteristics of Common…

Hazel / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Common Names Hazel Botanical Name Corylus avellana Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Fagales Family – Betulaceae Physical Characteristics for Hazel The Common Hazel is typically found as a shrub reaching 2-8m tall where it’s coppiced, however when it’s…

Alexanders / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Welcome to our guide on Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum), a fascinating and versatile wild edible that deserves a place in every forager’s repertoire. Often overlooked in favour of more well-known wild plants, Alexanders is a highly nutritious and flavoursome addition…

Cherry / Spring / Autumn / Edible Cherry trees are found in almost every town, village and city within the UK & they have edible parts in spring and autumn. Common Names Wild Cherry Botanical Name Prunus Cerasus Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Rosales Family – Rosaceae Physical Characteristics…