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Fruitful Foraging

This dataset comprises information about various wild edible plants and mushrooms, detailing their common and scientific names, edible parts, seasonal availability, preferred habitats, and additional notes on their characteristics or uses.

  1. Common Name: The name commonly used to refer to the edible plant or mushroom.
  2. Scientific Name: The formal scientific name assigned to the species in Latin nomenclature.
  3. Edible Parts: The specific parts of the plant or mushroom that are considered edible.
  4. Season: The time of year during which the plant or mushroom is typically available for foraging.
  5. Habitat: The natural environment or conditions where the plant or mushroom can be found growing.
  6. Notes: Additional information regarding the plant or mushroom, including unique characteristics, uses, or cautions.

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Common Name Scientific Name Edible Parts Season Habitat Notes
Wild Blueberry Vaccinium angustifolium Fruit Summer Acidic soils, forests High in antioxidants
Blackberry Rubus fruticosus Fruit Summer Thickets, woods Can be invasive
Raspberry Rubus idaeus Fruit Summer Brambles, disturbed areas High in fiber
Wild Strawberry Fragaria vesca Fruit Spring-Summer Meadows, woods Fragile, sweet fruit
Chanterelle Mushroom Cantharellus cibarius Fruit body Summer-Fall Forests, ground Golden color, fragrant
Morel Mushroom Morchella esculenta Fruit body Spring Woodland Highly sought after, distinctive appearance
Chicken of the Woods Laetiporus sulphureus Fruit body Summer-Fall Decaying wood, forests Bright yellow-orange, tasty
Acorns Quercus spp. Nuts Fall Oak trees Requires leaching for safety
Wild Grapes Vitis spp. Fruit Summer-Fall Woodlands, edges Varies in sweetness, edible when ripe
Persimmon Diospyros virginiana Fruit Fall Forests, riverbanks Sweet when fully ripe, astringent otherwise
Plantain Plantago major Leaves, seeds Spring-Fall Lawns, gardens Nutritious leafy green
Dandelion Taraxacum officinale Leaves, flowers, roots Spring-Fall Gardens, fields Entire plant is edible
Milkweed Asclepias spp. Pods, young shoots Summer Open fields, edges Toxic in some stages; young shoots and pods edible
Nettle Urtica dioica Leaves Spring-Summer Woodlands, disturbed areas Stinging hairs; cook to eat
Black Walnuts Juglans nigra Nuts Fall Woodland edges, hillsides Strong flavor; difficult to shell
Butternut Juglans cinerea Nuts Fall Forests, hilly areas Rich flavor; related to walnuts
Wild Carrot Daucus carota Root Summer-Fall Fields, roadsides Careful with lookalikes (poison hemlock)
Field Garlic Allium vineale Bulbs, leaves Year-round Fields, gardens Garlic flavor; pungent
Chickweed Stellaria media Leaves, flowers Spring-Summer Gardens, disturbed areas Mild flavor; nutrient-rich
Wild Lettuce Lactuca spp. Leaves Spring-Summer Fields, gardens Bitter; used for sedative properties
Wild Mint Mentha spp. Leaves Spring-Summer Wet areas, gardens Strong aromatic flavor
Cattails Sparganium spp. Roots, shoots Spring-Summer Wetlands Various edible parts
Sea Rocket Cakile spp. Leaves, seeds Spring-Summer Coastal areas Salty taste; good in salads
Collards Brassica oleracea Leaves Year-round Fields, gardens Nutritious leafy green
Wild Garlic Allium ursinum Leaves, bulbs Spring Woodlands Distinctive flavor; early spring
Japanese Knotweed Fallopia japonica Young shoots Spring-Summer Riparian zones Source of resveratrol
Bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta Leaves, bulbs Spring Woodlands Mildly toxic; only young parts edible
Chicory Cichorium intybus Leaves, roots Spring-Fall Fields, roadsides Bitter; root can be ground for coffee substitute
Rose Hips Rosa spp. Fruits Fall Wherever wild roses grow High in Vitamin C
Persian Ironwood Parrotia persica Leaves, seeds Fall Woodlands, parks Edible leaves; young shoots nutritious
Wild Honeysuckle Lonicera spp. Flowers, berries Summer Forested areas Flowers sweet; berries vary in edibility
Sheep Sorrel Rumex acetosella Leaves Spring-Summer Fields, gardens Sour flavor; can be invasive
Anise Hyssop Agastache foeniculum Leaves, flowers Summer Prairies, gardens Licorice flavor; attract pollinators
Sorrel Rumex acetosa Leaves Spring-Summer Fields, gardens Sour flavor; high in Vitamin C
Gooseberry Ribes spp. Fruit Summer Under bushes, woods Varies in sweetness; tart
Fig Ficus carica Fruit Late Summer Sunlit areas, gardens Sweet when fully ripe; many cultivars
Mulberry Morus spp. Fruit Summer Woodlands, yards Check ripeness; sweet and juicy
Fiddlehead Fern Matteuccia struthiopteris Fiddleheads Spring Moist woods Cook before eating; can be toxic raw
Sweet Potato Vine Ipomoea batatas Leaves, tubers Year-round Gardens, fields Nutritious, tender leaves
Maple Sap Acer spp. Sap Early Spring Forests Used for syrup; requires boiling down
Jewelweed Impatiens capensis Leaves, stems Summer Moist areas Seeks to soothe rashes; edible
Chinese Lantern Physalis alkekengi Fruit, leaves Summer-Fall Garden edges, waste areas Fruit is edible when ripe; check toxicity
Wild Cabbage Brassica oleracea Leaves Spring-Summer Coastal areas Early greens; nutrient-rich
Burdock Arctium lappa Roots, leaves Spring-Summer Disturbed areas Young roots and leaves are edible
Goldenrod Solidago spp. Flowers, leaves Summer-Fall Fields, roadsides Use in teas and salads; edible parts
Thistle Cirsium spp. Roots, leaves, flowers Spring-Summer Fields, roadsides Young shoots and roots edible when cooked
Yarrow Achillea millefolium Leaves, flowers Spring-Summer Fields, meadows Mildly bitter; used in teas
Calendula Calendula officinalis Flowers, leaves Spring-Summer Gardens Edible flowers; sweet flavor
Spilanthes Acmella oleracea Leaves, flowers Summer Gardens Edible with numbing effect
Chickory Salad Cichorium intybus Leaves Spring-Summer Fields Bitter; good in salads
Bees wrap Musa acuminata Flowers Spring Tropical areas Contains edible flower clusters
Zaatar Thymus spp. Leaves Spring-Summer Mediterranean regions Common herb mix; edible leaves
Wood Sorrel Oxalis spp. Leaves, flowers Spring-Summer Woods Sour flavor; refreshing
Wild Orange Citrus spp. Fruit Winter Tropical, sub-tropical Varies in sweetness; check ripeness
Cut-leaf Teasel Dipsacus laciniatus Roots, leaves Summer Wet meadows Check for edibility
Tulip Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera Flower, leaves Summer Forests Flowers and young leaves edible
Invasive Edible Bamboo Young shoots Spring Woodlands Tender young shoots edible
Sweet Clover Melilotus spp. Leaves, flowers Spring-Summer Fields, roadsides Sweet flavor; used in teas
Pine Nut Pinus spp. Seeds Fall-Winter Pine forests Nutty flavor; high in calories
Bee Balm Monarda didyma Leaves, flowers Summer Gardens, woods Minty flavor; good for tea
Mandrake Mandragora officinarum Root Spring Woodlands Toxic if consumed improperly
Ground Cherry Physalis pruinosa Fruit Summer-Fall Gardens, fields Sweet when ripe; husk protects from pests
Hoshan Cucumis sativus Fruit Summer Cultivated fields Commonly cultivated cucumber varieties
Barberry Berberis vulgaris Fruit Summer-Fall Woodlands Sour berries; used in cooking
Saskatoon Berry Amelanchier alnifolia Fruit Summer Prairies Nutritious, sweet berries
Cucumber Cucumis sativus Fruit Summer Cultivated fields Common garden vegetable
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Bulbs, leaves, seeds Summer Fields, gardens Used in Mediterranean cooking
Seaweed Sargassum spp. Leaves Year-round Coastal areas Nutrient-rich; various edible types
Wild Celery Apium graveolens Leaves, seeds Summer Wet areas Fragrant; use sparingly
Wild Cherry Prunus spp. Fruits Summer Woodlands Check prior to consumption; pits are toxic
Wild Thyme Thymus serpyllum Leaves Summer Rocky areas Strong flavor; excellent for cooking
Berry Family Rubus idaeus, Vaccinium spp. Fruits Summer Fields, gardens Includes various berries; check for ripeness
Acai Euterpe oleracea Fruit Year-round Rainforests Highly nutritious; used in smoothies
Sea Beans Salicornia spp. Leaves Summer-Fall Coastal areas Salty; use in salads
Sumac Rhus spp. Berries Summer Woodlands, disturbed areas Tart flavor; used as a spice
Hawthorn Berries Crataegus spp. Berries Fall Woodlands Edible; check ripeness
Black Nightshade Solanum nigrum Berries Summer-Fall Disturbed areas Check ripeness; can be toxic if unripe
Arrowhead Sagittaria spp. Root, leaves Spring-Summer Wetlands Tuber is edible; cook first
Locust Bean Gleditsia triacanthos Pods, seeds Summer-Fall Woodlands Seeds are edible when cooked
Noni Morinda citrifolia Fruit Year-round Tropical areas Strong taste; health benefits claimed
Chickpea Cicer arietinum Seeds Fall Fields Nutritious protein source
Wood Apple Limonia acidissima Fruit Fall Tropical areas Sweet when ripe; unique flavor
Wild Rice Zizania aquatica Grains Summer Wetlands Nutritious grain; preparation required
Pawpaw Asimina triloba Fruit Fall Forests Tropical flavor; check ripeness
Heartleaf Houttuynia cordata Leaves Summer Wetlands, disturbed areas Strong flavor; use sparingly
Fish Mint Houttuynia cordata Leaves Spring-Summer Wet areas Strong flavor; used in Asian cuisine
Indian Gooseberry Phyllanthus emblica Fruit Winter Tropical areas High in Vitamin C
Tamarind Tamarindus indica Fruit Year-round Tropical areas Tart; used in cooking
Sea Kale Crambe maritima Leaves Spring-Summer Coastal areas Edible when cooked
Wintercress Barbarea vulgaris Flowers, leaves Spring Fields, roadsides Look for tender leaves
Burdock Root Arctium lappa Roots Fall Fields, woods Nutritious; cook before eating
Nutmeg Myristica fragrans Seeds Year-round Tropical areas Used as a spice; check ripeness
Salmonberry Rubus spectabilis Fruit Spring-Summer Woodlands, wetlands Sweet; ripens early
Sweet Grass Hierochloe odorata Leaves Summer Wetlands Used in baskets and sachets
Sour Grass Oxalis stricta Leaves Spring-Summer Field edges Sour; tasty in salads
Wood Sorrel Oxalis pes-caprae Leaves, flowers Spring-Summer Wet and dry areas Citrusy flavor; good in salads
Woodland Strawberry Fragaria vesca Fruits Spring-Summer Woodlands Sweet and flavorful; edible
Bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus Fruits Summer Woodlands, moors Similar to blueberries; edible
Golden Raspberries Rubus idaeus Fruits Summer Gardens, woods Sweet; check ripeness
Miracle Berry Synsepalum dulcificum Fruit Year-round Tropical areas Alters taste perception
Chaya Cnidoscolus aconitifolius Leaves Year-round Tropical areas Nutritious; cook before eating
Topinambour Helianthus tuberosus Tubers Fall-Winter Fields, gardens Sweet tuber; grows vigorously
Pomelo Citrus maxima Fruit Summer-Fall Tropical areas Large citrus; often sweet
Sweet Fern Comptonia peregrina Leaves Spring-Summer Poor soils, dry areas Nutty flavor; fragrant leaves
Beechnut Fagus grandifolia Nuts Fall Woodlands High in fat; edible when prepared
Quinoa Chenopodium quinoa Seeds Summer Andean regions Nutritious grain, gluten-free
Yew Taxus spp. Berries Winter Woodlands Toxic except for flesh of berries
Wild Lemongrass Cymbopogon spp. Leaves Summer Wet areas Used for flavoring; refreshing
Calabash Crescentia cujete Fruit Year-round Tropical areas Used for container; edible fruit
Sweet Potato Ipomoea batatas Root Fall Gardens Nutritious; common garden staple
Perilla Perilla frutescens Leaves Summer Tropical areas Used in Asian cooking; flavorful
Hops Humulus lupulus Flowers Summer Woodlands Used in beer brewing; tricky to identify
Walnut Juglans regia Nuts Fall Woodlands Rich flavor; great for baking
Prickly Pear Opuntia spp. Fruits Summer-Fall Desert areas Sweet when ripe; check seeds
Cilantro Coriandrum sativum Leaves Year-round Gardens Used in many cuisines; sharp flavor
Field Peas Pisum sativum Seeds Spring Fields Nutritious protein source
Wild Artichoke Cynara cardunculus Flower buds Summer Mediterranean areas Flavorful; check toxicity
Wild Chamomile Anthemis nobilis Flowers Spring-Summer Fields, gardens High in medicinal properties
Licorice Root Glycyrrhiza glabra Roots Year-round Dry areas Strong sweet flavor; many uses
Lotus Root Nelumbo nucifera Roots Summer Wet areas Nutritious and crunchy; commonly used
Amaranth Amaranthus spp. Leaves, seeds Summer-Fall Fields, gardens Highly nutritious; good for salads
Mesquite Prosopis spp. Pods, seeds Summer Desert areas Nutty and sweet; flour can be ground
Magnolia Magnolia spp. Flowers Spring Woodlands Flavored edible petals; aromatic
Sunchoke Helianthus tuberosus Roots Fall Gardens Nutty flavor; edible root vegetable
Sea Salt Sodium Chloride Salt Year-round Coastal areas Natural seasoning; use in cooking
Wood Sorrel Oxalis spp. Leaves, flowers Spring-Summer Fields Mildly tart flavor; used as garnish
Thyme Thymus vulgaris Leaves Year-round Gardens Common culinary herb; strong flavor
Pumpkin Cucurbita pepo Diversity Fall Gardens Useful for baking; nutritious
Clove Syzygium aromaticum Buds Year-round Tropical areas Used as a spice; aromatic
Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis Leaves Summer Gardens Mild lemon flavor; great for teas
Terra Roots Moringa oleifera Leaves, pods Year-round Tropical areas High in nutrients; various uses
Woolly Burdock Cirsium spp. Roots, leaves Fall Fields, roadsides Nutritious; edible when cooked
Thistle Seed Cirsium spp. Seeds Summer Fields, roadsides Rich in fats; can be ground
Wild Apple Malus domestica Fruit Fall Orchards, woods Variety of flavors; many cultivars
Persian Melon Cucumis melo Fruit Summer Gardens Juicy and sweet; nutritious
Oregano Origanum vulgare Leaves Year-round Gardens Common herb; strong flavor
Chervil Anthriscus cerefolium Leaves Spring-Summer Gardens Aromatic; used in cooking
Sorrel Rumex acetosa Leaves Spring-Summer Woodlands Sour, refreshing; excellent in salads
Strawberry Fragaria × ananassa Fruits Summer Gardens Sweet and popular fruit; cultivated variety
Radish Raphanus sativus Roots, leaves Spring-Fall Gardens Mildly spicy; common vegetable
Signature Seed Potatoes Solanum tuberosum Tubers Fall Gardens Nutritious root vegetable; variety of types
Dahlias Dahlia spp. Tubers Spring Gardens All edible varieties not poisonous; check species
Comfrey Symphytum officinale Leaves, roots Spring-Fall Gardens, fields Medicinal; carefully prepared
Lotus Leaf Nelumbo nucifera Leaves Summer Wetlands Edible and used in cooking
Himalayan Goji Lycium barbarum Berries Fall Tropical areas Highly nutritious; check for ripeness
Calabash Conch Crescentia cujete Fruits Year-round Tropical areas Harvest young fruit for cooking
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