Siberian Pea Tree | Caragana arborescens
The Siberian Pea Tree – a species of legume – is a very easily grown deciduous shrub/small tree growing to 6m (20ft) by 4m (15ft) at a fast rate and yielding a good crop of edible seeds. Leaves are alternate…
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Baobab, Judas Fruit | Adansonia digitata
Adansonia digitata are large deciduous trees with a large thick trunk (possibly the thickest in the world) that is thick-boled (bottle-shaped) reaching a diameter of 10-14 m (33-46 ft). The common name baobab is derived from Arabic meaning “father of…
Wall Rocket | Diplotaxis muralis
An annual/perennial growing to 0.6m (2ft). Leaves are eaten raw. They can be finely chopped and added sparingly to salads or used as a flavouring for cooked dishes. A piquant flavour, somewhat resembling rocket (Eruca sativa), but with a sharp…
Strawberry Tree | Arbutus unedo
The strawberry tree is a beautiful small evergreen tree or shrub that can occasionally reach 9m tall and 8m wide, though it is usually rather smaller. There are several named forms and some of these are no more than 2–3m…
Neem | Azadirachta indica
Azadirachta indica, the Neem trees also know as Nimtree and Indian Lilac is a large deep-rooted fast growing plant with many uses including excellent medicinal properties. Neem has a rounded spreading crown and a straight trunk with thick grey bark.…
Watercress | Nasturtium officinale
Watercress is mainly used as a garnish or as an addition to salads, the flavour is strong with a characteristic hotness. Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. It has a reputation as a spring tonic, and this is its…
English Walnut | Juglans regia
English Walnut is a medium to large deciduous tree growing to 20m (65ft) by 20m (65ft) at a medium rate and with a trunk up to 2m diameter. It has a long life span. The largest forests are in Kyrgyzstan,…
Water Dropwort | Japanese parsley | Oenanthe javanica
An excellent edible plant widely eaten in the Orient. A major vegetable in many parts of the Orient, the leaves are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Young leaves and stems can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves…
Yacon Strawberry | Smallanthus sonchifolius
The yacón is traditionally grown in the northern and central Andes from Colombia to northern Argentina for its crisp, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots. It is closely related to the sunflower and Jerusalem artichoke. The root can be eaten raw or cooked.…
Abies alba | Silver Fir. An Edible Christmas Tree!
Silver fir has edible, medicinal and many other uses. It is used as a Christmas tree and featured in Hans Christian Anderson’s famous fairy tale, The Little Fir Tree. Silver fir is now less common in our homes, replaced with…