Tag: edible weeds
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Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
At this time of year, Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is growing just about everywhere, with no input from us. It’s highly nutritious and has a very high level of Omega- 3 fatty acids. Purslane has been used as a salad vegetable around the world and does well as a green veggie in other dishes. In the…
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Native Oxalis in a pot!
Our little native Oxalis has a small tuber and bulbs that you can eat. This type of Oxalis loves to grow along with other plants in pots. Some varieties like to grow in lawns.
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A tribute to Soursobs
As summer rapidly approaches, I am reminded that it is time to harvest one of my favorite plants. To most it’s a weed, and a problem one at that. Me, I’ve found a way to make my peace (and dinner) with it. We call them ‘Soursobs’ here in Australia. Oxalis pes-capre to the technically minded. Their…
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Car park salad greens.
Wild mustard and thistles. They will make a good salad starter. I found them next to a carpark in town.
