PLANT, TREE & FUNGI IDENTIFICATION

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Common Lilac

An aromatic spring flower that is a member of the olive family. The flowers are perfect for desserts, jams, jellies, syrups, flavoured vinegars and cordials. It lends itself really well to cream based recipes.

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Japanese Knotweed

An invasive alien. It is tart, crunchy, and juicy. It's closest resemblance to taste is rhubarb. It be eaten raw or cooked and can be used in sweet or savory dishes.

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Dandelion

Generally considered a weed, but once upon a time it was considered more valuable than grass in peoples gardens. And rightly so. They are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. All parts are edible, a foragers super food!

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Rosebay Willowherb

A foragers superfood! The young shoots make a great asparagus substitute. As noted by Robin Harford it has 90 times more vitamin A and 4 times more vitamin C than an orange!!

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Gorse Flower

A year-round flowering evergreen which is incredibly common in the UK. It is actually a member of the pea family. The peas and pods are considered toxic and one should only pick the open yellow flowers. Which taste of coconut if picked at the right times!

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Wild Garlic (Ramsons)

Wild garlic is a bulbous perennial with a pungent garlic smell that is abundantly available in woodland during spring. Arguably the plant that inspired foraging amongst chefs and people alike! 

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