The Foragers Corner

Hello fellow wild food foragers, my name is Kimberly and I am the owner of Silver Sage Cottage I study edible plants in our local area for basic survival and fun It’s surprising the amount of wild food, medicine and useful plant resources that are available to us in nature I will be showcasing one, safe, easy to identify, wild edible plant each month I will provide a photo, a common name, a botanical name, some basic information about the plant and a recipe to try I forage and eat the plants showcased and know them to be safe, however I encourage you to do your own research and ensure that you have the correct plant before eating it

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for what you ingest, you are wholly responsible for your own safety If you are unsure, please feel free to contact me for help with identification at Silver Sage Cottage 0498076683

Green Amaranth - Wild Spinach (Amaranthus Viridus)

LEAVES:young leaves eaten raw or cooked as a spinach type vegetable.

SEEDS:can be eaten raw as a trail side nibble or crushed into a paste. Seeds can be dried and ground to make a rough flour or can be cooked as a grain much like quinoa.

SUPER FOOD: Vitamins A, C, B6, B9, Riboflavin, Niacin, Calcium, Omega 3, Iron, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Zinc, Sodium, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and many other essential vitamins and minerals and nutrients.

MEDICINAL:helps repair blood vessels, muscle tissue and maintain collagen.