This WHITE little plant completely lacks chlorophyll and is often mistaken for a fungus or mushroom. In truth, it is a parasite of fungi that feed on tree roots, and is often found in the shade beneath beech or maple trees.
This large-leaved biennial wildflower has thistle-like flowers and an edible and medicinal taproot
This low-growing plant looks, smells, and tastes like onion and is served in US cuisine
This genus contains about a dozen species of shrubs and small trees, each with fruits that can be used to make a lathering soap.
This relative of the European Robin nests across Eurasia, can sometimes be found in small numbers in North America, and overwinters in Africa.
These plants CAN be a nuisance, with some species having stinging hairs… BUT they are edible and highly nutritious, with various other uses as well!
This humble plant is easily overlooked, both in its quiet early blooming and later leaf unfurling. You can find it in wetlands and riverine forests in the NE quarter of the US, up into Canada.
This hairy little plant with 5 pointy petals is native to the Mediterranean region and is both edible and medicinal