Evening Primrose / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a striking wildflower that graces meadows, roadsides, and coastal areas across the UK with its bright yellow, fragrant blooms. True to its name, its flowers open in the evening, attracting night-flying pollinators like moths. Beyond…
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Dewberry/ Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Dewberry is an interesting perennial relative of Blackberries and raspberries, Dewberry is common across the Northern Europe and Eurasia. Similar species are found in North America although they typically prefer coastal locations. Common Names Dewberry Botanical Name Rubus caesius   Scientific Classification…
Dog Violet /Spring / Summer / Edible The Dog Violet (Viola riviniana) is a small but beautiful wildflower that adds a splash of purple to hedgerows, woodlands, and grasslands across the UK. Unlike its scented relative, the Sweet Violet, this delicate bloom lacks fragrance, but it more than makes…
Columbine / Spring / Summer / Edible Columbine is a common and distinctive garden plant, and is often seen escaping from gardens and springing up in long grass and verges nearby. Its tall, elegantly curved stems grow up to a metre tall, supporting multi-coloured flowers and later rattling seed pods.…
Bog Myrtle/ Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Bog myrtle thrives in acidic boggy conditions, as the name might suggest.. It is found throughout the Northern hemisphere, From Eurasia and Japan to North America. Common Names Sweet gale, Candleberry, Moor myrtle, Botanical Name Myrica gale   Scientific Classification Kingdom –…
Corn Salad/ Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Corn Salad (Valeriana locusta), also known as Lamb’s Lettuce, is a mild and tender wild green that has been enjoyed for centuries. Found in grassy areas, meadows, and fields across the UK, this nutritious plant is packed with vitamins and makes…
Forget-me-not / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Field forget-me-not is a herbaceous annual to short lived perennial flowering plant in the Borage family. It was introduced to the UK in ancient times and is now found throughout the British Isles. It’s the most common of around ten related…
Burnet Rose / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Burnet Rose is the thorniest of the Wild Roses, it’s fairly common in coastal regions. The common name Burnet is apparently due to the leaves looking similar to Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) it’s a charming and resilient wild…
Scaly Wood Mushroom / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Scaly Wood Mushroom (Agaricus langei), often found in woodlands across the UK, is a prized edible mushroom known for its distinctive scaly brown cap and delicate flavour. With its robust, earthy aroma and ability to enhance a variety of dishes,…
Cauliflower fungus / Sparassis crispa / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Cauliflower Fungus (Sparassis crispa) is one of the most distinctive and rewarding wild mushrooms to forage. Resembling a large, ruffled brain or a head of cauliflower, this edible fungus is not only a visual marvel but also a…