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