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…
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Common Reed / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Common Reed is quite often a name that is used to describe the Bulrush – which has the cigar-like tops, the two plants and two names are actually commonly used for one another now which is quite confusing. In this…
Reedmace (Bulrush) / All Year / Edible I often find Reedmace around golf courses, the big cigar tops sat on shoots are the most obvious way to see them. There’s a couple of good edible parts to enjoy. Common Names Reed mace, bulrush Botanical Name Typha latifolia Scientific Classification Kingdom…