Edible Weeds

I have not tried this yet but I am...intrigued.

Ground ivy can be found in many countries around the world and grows aggressively. It is often viewed as a highly invasive weed in lawns and gardens. It is notoriously hard to remove and control.

The good news? It tastes like mint (sort of). Ground ivy makes a good mint substitute and can also be used as an herb in cooking. Makes sense since it is part of the Lamiacae family which includes well known herbs such as basil, mint, oregano, and thyme.

Being an abundant and easily identifiable weed with few lookalikes, its an easy plant for beginners to cultivate. It is best to pick the smaller leaves as the larger ones can be bitter.

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Note: A bit like cilantro, the taste is a bit polarizing. Some people love it, others find it unpalatable.

Thrilled to have y'all here but this is a very niche topic. How did you find this place?

Is it because it's tasty and ubiquitous?

I wanted to share a few useful resources for those out there who are interested in finding edible weeds but don't know where to start.

Picture This App, and app that uses AI to identify plants taking a simple picture. I have found this app to be quite accurate but remember to always check and see if there are look-alikes out there which may not be edible.

Eat the Weeds, blog style website with a huge number of entries on edible weeds. A very useful resource to start finding edible weeds you might encounter.

Wild Edible, another great blog style source outlining several wild edible plants. Importantly, entries often have a look-alike section which can help you determine if youre looking at the right plant.

If you have any other trusted resources, share them here!