Wild herbs
Hairy Bittercress
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Winter–spring (November–April)
Wild herbs
A winter plant that thrives where bare soil is left. Fine and elegant with small white flowers and delicate leaves. It is a cress, with a peppery bite, and is perfect in salads, on open sandwiches and as a light seasoning in cold dishes.
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Wild Garlic
The forest floor's garlic – a cornerstone of New Nordic cuisine, from leaves to capers from seeds.
Ground Elder
Lush plant that covers the forest floor – herb when young, vegetable when mature.
Dandelion
Sun-loving with toothed leaves and yellow flowers – bitter, but good with heat and fat.