While foraging can encompass a wide range of edible plants, one particularly fascinating aspect is foraging for roots. Edible tubers, in particular, are nature’s hidden treasure trove of both health and flavor. In this article, I will delve into the world of foraging for roots, exploring the benefits, legal considerations,…
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Burdock Root and Butternut Squash Soup This will be the perfect recipe to warm you up on those short days through the Christmas holidays. Burdock are fantastic plants and most people think of them for the classic dandelion and burdock drink, however, the roots can be harvested and used in…
Burdock / Autumn / Winter / Edible Common Names Burdock, Greater Burdock, Gobo root, Beggar’s Buttons, Thorny Burr, Happy Major Botanical Name Arctium lappa Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Asterales Family – Asteraceae Physical Characteristics for Burdock Greater burdock is a biennial plant, rather tall, reaching as much as…