Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of Britain and Ireland: A Foraging and Photographic Identification Guide

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Foraging is a wonderful way to connect both with nature, and nourish our health. We also want to spread the word about safe and ethical foraging, so please also read our article “ A guide to safe and sustainable foraging” to learn how to practise foraging sustainably. As a pointer for you, the berries have traditionally been made into jams, jellies, conserves, marmalades, vinegar, wines, spirits, confectionary, ketchup, pies and soups. Maggi F, Barboni L, Papa F et al. A forgotten vegetable (Smyrnium olusatrum L., Apiaceae) as a rich source of isofuranodiene. Food Chem. 2012;135(4):2852-2862. doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.07.027 Caprioli G, Fiorini D, Maggi F et al. Ascorbic acid content, fatty acid composition and nutritional value of the neglected vegetable Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum L., Apiaceae). Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 2014;35(1):30-36. doi:10.1016/j.jfca.2014.05.001

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At first, you might be forgiven for giving Rowan a miss in the kitchen, but I encourage you to experiment. The kernels contain a toxic alkaloid called fagine, so it is best not to overeat them raw. Heat destroys fagine. Alternatively, add the seeds to salads, stir-fries or use for sprouted grains. Fat Hen may produce up to seventy thousand seeds on a single plant. Seeds have also been found in the stomach of the Tollund Man. His body was found in a bog in Jutland, Denmark and is dated around 2000 years.He established his wild food foraging school in 2008, and his foraging courses were recently voted #1 in the country by BBC Countryfile. sylvatica) B. Wild Plant Foods of Britain. Foragerplants.blogspot.com. https://foragerplants.blogspot.com/2018/06/. Published 2022. Accessed September 13, 2022. Alexanders, a carrot family member, is a mainly coastal plant. However, it is slowly making its way inland.

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The red-flame-like drupes can be used in drinks. For example, do this to make a delicious thirst-quenching Staghorn Sumac lemonade called sumacade. Please allow up to 10 working days for 2nd class mail to arrive, instead of the usual 3-5 days that we all used to be accustomed to. Some authorities suggest Alexanders arrived in Britain as a result of the Romans. Records show they did use it as a vegetable and medicinal herb (1). Put five red drupes into a glass jar, then pour a litre of water over them. Place the jug on a window in sunlight for six hours: strain and drink. You can also make this liquid infusion into jelly. Harford R. Fermented Hawthorn Relish Recipe. Eatweeds. https://www.eatweeds.co.uk/fermented-hawthorn-relish-recipe. Published 2016. Accessed September 13, 2022.Hawthorn berries have an acquired taste. They are mildly sweet and not particularly juicy. Traditionally they are made into jam, jelly, marmalade and wine. These are similar to poppy seeds in shape and size and are suitable for seasoning, grain or coffee substitutes. Foraging is a fascinating skill that both deepens our relationship to nature and empowers our health. This article shares some interesting plants you can forage here in the UK. Gather the drupes, and dry them on paper or in a dehydrator—Fork the seeds and fur off the drupes, which can be pretty time-consuming. A useful link with images that can help with identification as well as botanical information is Wild Flower Finder.