Rosebay Willowherb
Chamerion angustifolium Synonyms: Epilobium angustifolium, Chamaenerion angustifolium.Rosebay Willowherb is a striking plant, growing up to 5 feet tall and displaying a vibrant display of pink flowers (last year, I spotted…
List of plant descriptions as they are added.
Wild Garlic
Allium ursinum A popular wild edible that first appears as early as January in the UK.Growing abundantly in damp woodland areas. It is known by many common names including Ramsons, Wood…
Meadow Sweet
Meadow-Sweet (Filipendula ulmaria), is a lesser known source of salicylic acid, the compound present in Willow and used to make Aspirin.
Herb Robert
Geranium Robertianum Little Herb Robert, Bright and small, Peeps from the bank Or the old stone wall. Little Herb Robert, His leaf turns red; He’s wild geranium, So it is…
Dandelion
Taraxacum Officinale Ahh Dandelion! Such a persecuted plant. I wonder why, after all they have so much to offer: They bring joy to children (my little girl loves blowing the fluffy…
Common Nettle
Urtica dioca Edible A good wild edible for new foragers, being very common and familiar to most of us from painful and often memorable introductions in childhood but they will…
Three-Cornered Leek
Allium triquetrum I was introduced to this distinctive plant a couple of years ago by a friend. If you're not familiar with it, the chances are you have passed it…