Stonecrop / Spring / Sumer / Autumn / Edible Sedum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, members of which are commonly known as Stonecrop. The genus contains 400-500 species and the leaves of most are edible. About 54 species are native to Europe but here…
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Noble Fir / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Common Name Noble Fir Botanical Name Abies procera Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Order: Pinales Family: Pinaceae Physical Characteristics for Noble Fir A large tree growing up to 45-90 m in height with a conical crown. Leaves Upswept bluish-grey…

Chicory / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Chicory is most commonly known for Camp coffee essence or Chicory root coffee which is used in making cakes. It has the most beautiful edible flowers. Common Names Chicory/Common Chicory, blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh,…

Deceivers / Summer / Autumn / Edible Deceivers, as their name describes, are an edible wild mushroom which grows with variations that can make it a little deceiving, sometimes it has a wavy cap edge, sometimes not, sometimes straight stems sometimes not, sometimes bright orange sometimes almost grey. Scientific Name…

Bistort / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Bistort is a common, herbaceous perennial member of the dock family. It loves damp environments and was traditionally used to make pudding in Lent. Common Names Bistort, Snake-root, Snakeweed, Easter-ledges, Common bistort, European bistort, Botanical Name Bistorta officinalis Scientific Classification Kingdom…

Yellow Archangel / Spring / Summer / Edible I always think the name Yellow Archangel sounds a little too sinister for this beautiful and edible wild plant. Common Names Yellow Archangel, Artillery plant, Aluminium plant, Yellow Weasel-snout, yellow dead-nettle Botanical Name Lamiastrum galeobdolon Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –…