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Post by StepfordRenegade on Nov 21, 2014 14:38:15 GMT 10
I thought we could start a thread where we could post pictures of edible weeds/plants/bush tucker that we have identified. Obviously anything you eat or use based on the information here is entirely at your own risk - please also do your own research and make sure you are confident with the plant identification and the information before going ahead. A good source of information is the Facebook group Edible weeds and other survival information: www.facebook.com/groups/255804947779277/ Obviously as with this forum, information in the group should be used at your own risk, and please do your own research.
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Post by StepfordRenegade on Nov 21, 2014 14:47:21 GMT 10
OXALIS (wood-sorrel family Oxalidaceae)
Oxalis is a common garden weed with edible leaves and flowers. I've eaten them raw, and they have quite a pleasant sour taste. My toddler likes to eat them as well (thankfully only them - I was worried it would form a habit of eating any flowers). More info on oxalis:
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Post by StepfordRenegade on Nov 21, 2014 15:01:51 GMT 10
SCURVY WEED (Native Wandering Jew/Commelinaceae)
Apparently this was eaten by the Settlers to combat scurvy, hence the name. I've eaten leaves, stem and flowers. They don't have a strong taste, I think they'd go great as a 'filler' or lettuce substitute in a salad. I have a couple of heavily mulched garden beds that are currently unused, and it's gone crazy over them. More info on Scurvy Weed:
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Post by scoutmum on Nov 22, 2014 15:46:16 GMT 10
Blue Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea). We've had them growing in our yard for a while, and recently decided to look them up. Loe and behold, not only are they edible, but actually medicinal! "has been used for centuries as a memory enhancer, nootropic, antistress, anxiolytic, antidepressant, anticonvulsant, tranquilizing and sedative agent." -http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874108004911We tried making a tea of the flowers the other night. It turns the water a pretty blue, and doesn't taste bad, either! Attachments:
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Post by scoutmum on Nov 22, 2014 15:52:23 GMT 10
Pigweed (Purslane)! Grows everywhere, and doesn't taste bad at all. We eat it raw in salads, and steam it as well.
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Post by Peter on Nov 22, 2014 19:00:42 GMT 10
Pigweed (Purslane)! Grows everywhere, and doesn't taste bad at all. We eat it raw in salads, and steam it as well. We have that growing like crazy in the garden. I might double-check it is what it looks like and try some out.
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Post by scoutmum on Dec 10, 2014 7:48:33 GMT 10
So, @mr Pete... Did you try the pigweed? We've been pickling it lately, and it's quite nice in a sandwich.
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Post by Peter on Dec 10, 2014 8:47:39 GMT 10
So, @mr Pete... Did you try the pigweed? We've been pickling it lately, and it's quite nice in a sandwich. I haven't had a chance to check it out yet. I will soon, I hope...
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Post by Paul on Dec 10, 2014 19:40:42 GMT 10
So, @mr Pete... Did you try the pigweed? We've been pickling it lately, and it's quite nice in a sandwich. Hey scout mum can you let us know how you go about pickling it, I have heaps of this growing and just eat it off the plant while I am in the garden. The wife has nicknamed it Occy as it reminds her of an octopus when it spreads everywhere. Paul
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Post by Paul on Dec 10, 2014 19:44:26 GMT 10
I have done up my own booklet of edible weeds that grow in my back yard, it is all on my computer at work, I will try and post some of it up tonight if I have time, got to love nightshift. All of the pics are off the net, but I have also have some info on witch plant, I will see if I can copy and past the pages on here, there is some good info to be read.
Paul
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Post by StepfordRenegade on Dec 10, 2014 19:53:32 GMT 10
I have done up my own booklet of edible weeds that grow in my back yard, it is all on my computer at work, I will try and post some of it up tonight if I have time, got to love nightshift. All of the pics are off the net, but I have also have some info on witch plant, I will see if I can copy and past the pages on here, there is some good info to be read. Paul Awesome, can't wait to see it!
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Post by scoutmum on Dec 10, 2014 21:48:29 GMT 10
So, @mr Pete... Did you try the pigweed? We've been pickling it lately, and it's quite nice in a sandwich. Hey scout mum can you let us know how you go about pickling it, I have heaps of this growing and just eat it off the plant while I am in the garden. The wife has nicknamed it Occy as it reminds her of an octopus when it spreads everywhere. Paul We've tried a few different recipes... They all seem to work. Most recently we did a variation on this one: www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/grilled-link-hot-dogs-with-homemade-pickle-relish-recipe.htmlBasically, just use the pigweed in the place of the main pickling ingredient in whatever recipe you choose. It's really a pretty versetile plant! Would love to see your booklet, also!
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Post by Paul on Dec 10, 2014 22:07:30 GMT 10
ALO VERA.docx (31.56 KB)ALO VERA Using For First Aid Treatments For benefits and home remedies in first aid, see this page. How To Cut A Leaf: • Cut away with a sharp knife. • Trim the thorny edges from the severed leaf, then slice across its width. The inner transparent, gooey gel is ready to be applied directly to the afflicted area. Use generously, it will be absorbed by the skin within several minutes. • After the gel from the first layer of ruptured cells has run dry, scratch the surface with a clean knife to rupture more cells, releasing more juice. This can be continued until there is nothing but green skin left. How Long Will A Cut Leaf Last: • Wrap partially used leaves in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate, it will last for days. To Consume: • The colorless pulp is tasteless, but first rinse off the bitter yellow sap. Peel the green skin from the pulp, then rinse off the sap with cool water.
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Post by Paul on Dec 10, 2014 22:11:07 GMT 10
Not sure if this worked, can someone let me know. I will try to put up a few more and see what happens.
Paul
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Post by Paul on Dec 10, 2014 22:14:25 GMT 10
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Post by Paul on Dec 10, 2014 22:16:41 GMT 10
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Post by Paul on Dec 10, 2014 22:19:06 GMT 10
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Post by Paul on Dec 10, 2014 22:21:21 GMT 10
Some of these have all ready been put up but I thought I would put them up again, mayby some different info. wandering jew.docx (52.05 KB) clover.docx (88.2 KB)
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Post by StepfordRenegade on Dec 11, 2014 11:20:01 GMT 10
Love your style Paul! The links all worked fine for me Thanks for putting them up.
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Post by Christos on Feb 9, 2015 22:59:11 GMT 10
Thats awesome mate, was in the middle of making something like this myself. Cheers
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