foraging wild greens

Many people recognize Plantago major as a common plant that grows in yards, sidewalks, and garden edges. It’s often known for its traditional use as a skin-soothing herb, but fewer people realize that parts of this plant are also edible. One particularly useful part is the flowering shoot — the slender stalk that rises from the center of the plant and carries a spike of tiny … [Read more...] about Why People Eat the Flowering Shoots of Broadleaf Plantain (Plantago major)