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Cleavers (goosegrass)

Introduction Cleavers earned its name thanks to the sticky plant’s tendency to ‘cleave’ to human clothing or animal fur. However, this common weed is also a surprisingly versatile wild edible. Scientific name Galium aparine Family Rubiaceae Botanical description Flowers white, in clusters of 2-5 together, rising from the axils of …

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Cleavers & Aubergine Bake

With the trees just about to break from bud into a kaleidoscope of lime green visual delight, and a slightly cold wind coming in, I decided to make this warming cleavers bake. Cleavers is also known as goosegrass. You must only pick the top tips of the cleavers as they might be …

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