Tag: spring

Spruce / All year round / Edible Spruce is a family of naturalised, fast-growing, evergreen trees. They are a common choice of tree in 20th century plantations, but can also self seed and spread their seeds on the wind. Common Names       Norway spruce Botanical Name Picea abies Scientific Classification Kingdom…

Hedge Bedstraw / Spring / Summer / Edible   Hedge Bedstraw is a fairly common hedgerow plant, it’s related to Cleavers and Coffee. Common Names Hedge bedstraw, False baby’s breath, Botanical Name Galium mollugo Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Gentianales Family – Rubiaceae Physical Characteristics for Hedge Bedstraw…

Wild Strawberry / Spring / Summer / Edible A common sight in woodlands, gardens and parks. It’s a native perennial plant that’s really easy to identify. Common Names Wild Strawberry, Woodland Strawberry, Alpine strawberry, Carpathian strawberry, European strawberry. Botanical Name Fragaria vesca Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Rosales…