Chorispora tenella is commonly called musk mustard, blue mustard, purple mustard, and cross flower (after the cross formed by its four, pale purple petals). I like the name musk mustard, because the foliage has an earthy, musky flavor, which my pal Butter Wilde describes as mushroomy. I agree: ... Read More about Musk Mustard: Chorispora tenella
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Chickweed: a Tender, Tasty Green
For a tender green, chickweed is a pretty tough plant. It's one of the earliest greens to appear in spring and if you live in a snow free climate, you may find it survives a few frosts and freezes. Chickweed doesn't much like the heat, though. By midsummer it has dispersed its seeds and gone ... Read More about Chickweed: a Tender, Tasty Green