al. (1998) is not specific to edible wild plants, but when I found the plant in question in the picture index followed by the entry, lo and behold, I also discovered that our local roseroot is edible. The Orpine, the largest British species of this genus, is readily distinguished from most of the other plants allied to it by its large, broad, flattened leaves and terminal heads of pinkish flowers, being the only British species with flat leaves. Nasturtium is often recognized for its bushing varieties and as a great groundcover plant, with edible flowers and leaves, but there are also climbing and trailing varieties that can serve as great edible additions to vertical gardens. Better yet, it doesnât hurt the plant at all to dig and use the tubers. Orpine (Sedum telephium), a native succulent with fleshy, crunchy leaves, is available, nice in salads and Iâve added it to stew as well. They are leaf succulents found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere, but extending into the southern hemisphere in Africa and South America. Plants of the Rocky Mountains by Linda Kershaw, et. There are multiple edible species in this picture: Ramsons (Wild Garlic), Ladyâs Smock, Alternate-leaved Saxifrage, Orpine (top left), Lesser Celandine and Nettles â although those wonât be going in a salad! Orpine is a common garden plant, but you can also find it growing wild in nature. Orpine is apparently, Sedum telephium, is the same Gs as Autumn Joy, a commonly grown ornamental. Height: 35 cm (1 foot) Flowering: May to August. A hot cress-like flavour. tall, but can spread up to 2-3 feet (61-91.5 cm.) Orpine . They are native to rocky, mountainous slopes in Europe and Asia, and are hardy in U.S. hardiness zones 3-11. I know that there has been lots of 'work' on sedums so I can't vouch for the edibility/palatability of all varieties but the shade grown orpine was quite tasty. It has a wide distribution: in warmer countries it is a mountain plant. Orpine and Garden Gnomes Finally, for much of Southern, Mid-Coast and Central Maine, a few wild edible plants are now available. Good field guides are invaluable. Just leave a few in the ground and the plant will quickly bounce back. wide. In fact, the only plants in the picture that you canât eat are the grasses and the Hemlock Water Dropwort (bottom left corner). Benefits One orpine plant can yield an amazing number of tubers. Description of the plant: Plant: Perennial. Nettles are appearing, and Iâve seen the first Bistort coming up, so will try a variant on Dock Pudding soon. It's a good edible plant to know because of its long harvest season and its appealing crispness. Edible parts of Yellow Rocket: Young leaves - raw or cooked like spinach. We highly recommend the following guides: - Identifying and Harvesting Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants by Steve Brill - Discovering Wild Plants by Janice Schofield. 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