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Edible Weeds

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A community centred around a massively under-utilized food source: the edible weeds we mow down, rip out of our gardens, or spray to kill! Weeds can provide a good auxilliary food source if one knows what theyre looking for.

Share your finds, information, questions, or expertise here!

Please Note: Always do ample research before eating wild plants and be sure you are absolutely sure you know what youre eating! Many wild plants can make you sick if misidentified or improperly prepared. If in doubt, ask an expert before consuming and always use common sense!

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Is it because it's tasty and ubiquitous?

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[–] FartsWithAnAccent 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Since the distinction of "weed" is arbitrary, I'm gonna go ahead and say my favorite is probably asparagus or broccoli.

Hot damn, they're both wonderful!

[–] PlaidBaron 3 points 2 years ago

Is pizza a weed?

[–] PlaidBaron 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I dont see the appeal of dandelions tbh. The white fluffy part tastes terrible.

[–] evulhotdog 1 points 2 years ago

That’s why you gotta start earlier when they’re yellow!

[–] entdraught 2 points 2 years ago

I'm a pretty big fan of purselane. I've had it raw in salads and briefly sautéed like spinach. Surprisingly good both ways!

[–] ZagamTheVile -2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Don't get me wrong, xstain music normally sucks but 5Iron Frenzy is pretty rad. And this is partly why danilions are one of my faves.

https://youtu.be/T1g38nMr9qc