Edible Plants
Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum)
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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 (plantago major)
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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 (Centella asiatica)
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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
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
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Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
Description:
Chicory is a common perennial weed to many. It is a herb that offers a wide range of nutrition and health benefits. Similar growing habit as dandelion weed and just as easy to grow.
Growing:
- perennial
- full sun
- moist well draining soil
- moderate water
- harvest: roots & leaves
How to use?
- dried and fresh leaf teas
- dehydrated and powdered roots
- tinctured
- dried root used as coffee substitute
Notes:
- easy to grow (common weed to many people)
Bloody Dock
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Bloody Dock (Rumex sanguineus)
Description:
Also known as Red veined sorrel, is a rosette forming perennial from the buckwheat family. Growing habit is in a clumping mound that reaches around 18 inches.
Growing:
-perennial
-full sun - part shade
-moist well draining soil
-moderate water
-harvest: leaves