Edible Plants
Goji Berry
Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum)
Description:
Goji berry plant is a slightly thorny deciduous woody shrub. Easy to grow with little care. Plant can be used as a wind barrier. The berries are high in antioxidants.
Growing:
-perennial
-full sun - part shade
-well draining soil
-average water
-harvest: berries
How to use?
-edible berry
Plantain
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Plantain (plantago major)
Description:
Plantain is a low growing perennial common weed to many found in most backyards. Very tolerant of many soils. Sometimes referred to as the "band aid" plants.
Growing:
-perennial
-full sun
-moist well draining soil
-moderate water
-harvest: leaves
How to use?
-poultice
-tea
-tincture
-salves
-light decoction
-edible young leaves
Gotu Kola
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Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)
Description:
A creeping tender perennial with round tender leaves. Gotu Kola is used in Chinese medicine. Easy herb to grow in pots.
Growing:
- tender perennial
- part shade
- well draining moist soil
- moderate water
- harvest: leaves
How to use?
- infusions
- dried teas
- edible leaves
- tinctures