Through this blog post, we’re going to take a look at the potential to head out Foraging for Invasives. What is an invasive species, what to look for and some top tips for helping control these species whilst getting a bangin meal at the same time! The spread of so-called…
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Three Cornered Leek/ Spring / Summer/ Edible Three corner leek is a heavily invasive member of the Allium family which has a chive and leek flavour and can be used in any recipe calling for either of these ingredients. Common Names Three-cornered leek/ Snowbell Botanical Name Allium triquetrum Scientific Classification…
Himalayan Balsam / Spring / Summer / Edible Common Names Himalayan Balsam, Indian Balsam, Bobby Tops, Copper Tops, Gnome’s Hatstand, Ornamental Jewelweed, Policeman’s Helmet, Kiss-me-on-the-Mountain Botanical Name Impatiens glandulifera Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Rosales Family – Rosaeae Physical Characteristics for Himalayan Balsam Himalayan Balsam is an incredibly…