Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana or Cochlearia armoracia) is a perennial in the cabbage family and related to wasabi, kale, turnips, broccoli, and radish. Although the leaves can be cooked as a vegetable, it is the root that is more commonly used…
There are hundreds of species of Honeysuckle (Lonicera) that grow in temperate regions all over the world. In addition to growing wild, many species are popular and common garden plants thanks to their flowers, sweet perfume, and ability to attract…
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca Virosa) is, as the name suggests, a member of the lettuce genus, but it is not likely to be used in most people’s salads for several reasons. Rather, the sap, leaves, and seeds are used to make…
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is one of eleven species in the Eschscholzia or Poppy genus. Depending on how it is grown, it is either an herbaceous, hardy annual or a perennial with very deep roots. This poppy is also known…
Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes Versicolor) is one of the more common types of wild mushrooms. It grows abundantly in woodland and forests on hardwood logs or stumps. As the name Versicolor suggests, the coloring varies. However, at their most vivid,…
