Common Dogwood / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Toxic The Common Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) is a familiar sight in hedgerows, woodlands, and gardens across the UK, admired for its vibrant red stems in winter and clusters of creamy white flowers in spring. As the seasons turn, its…
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Snowberry / Autumn / Winter / Toxic The Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) is a striking shrub originationg in North America. It adds a touch of magic to UK hedgerows and gardens, especially in autumn and winter. Its clusters of pristine white berries stand out against the bare landscape, making it a…

Clematis / Summer / Autumn / Inedible Clematis vitalba, often called Traveller’s Joy or Old Man’s Beard, is a familiar sight in hedgerows and woodlands across the UK. This vigorous climbing plant is known for its feathery seed heads and clusters of creamy white flowers that brighten the countryside in…

Honeysuckle / Summer / Edible Honeysuckle is one of those plants we’ve seen a thousand times in gardens and parks but did you know it’s edible? Through this piece we’ll be taking a deep dive into identification and edibility. Common Names Honeysuckle, Common Honeysuckle, European Honeysuckle, Woodbine Botanical Name Lonicera…

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 –…