The Traditional and Modern Uses of Traveller’s-joy, Old Man’s Beard
Traveller’s-joy, Old Man’s Beard (Clematis vitalba) is a climbing plant. It adorns hedgerows and shrubs across Europe. Many admire its white flowers and feathery … Continue
Eatweeds wild food foraging guide to Britain and Northern Europe
Palestinian Cooked Fresh Mallow Leaves (Khobiza)
This Palestinian dish, also known as Khobiza, is a beloved traditional dish that showcases the vibrant flavours and rich culinary heritage of Palestinian cuisine. … Continue
A history of dock pudding: A centuries-old springtime delicacy from Yorkshire
Bistort, Persicaria bistorta, a wild green with a long history of culinary use, is a key ingredient in a traditional British springtime dish known … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Japanese Cherry
Common name Sakura cherry, Japanese cherry, Ornamental cherry Scientific name Prunus serrulata Lindl. Family Rosaceae Botanical description Sakura cherry is a deciduous tree that … Continue
The Carrot Family (Apiaceae)
This is the carrot family. The celery family. The parsley family. Every time you chop coriander or bite into a parsnip, you’re dealing with … Continue
The Traditional and Modern Uses of Camellia
Common name Common camellia, Japanese camellia, tsubaki Scientific name Camellia japonica L. Family Theaceae Botanical description Camellia japonica is an evergreen shrub or small … Continue
How to identify Lesser Celandine
The plant, which is smooth and non-hairy, lives for more than two years and can grow up to 25 centimetres tall. It is native … Continue
Petiole
A petiole is a leaf stalk that attaches a leaf to the main plant stem.
Know your place
I step out, dodge rain showers, and am struck by the high river level. It’s so high that the area where I usually sit, … Continue