Clovers and Oxalis are both edible, common plants, but have vastly different flavors and uses! They are a fun way to get familiar with noticing the subtle differences of different plant species when getting started in foraging.
Spring Season
Purple Dead Nettle Uses: The Opposite of Deadly!
Loaded with nutrients, dead nettles are appealing as an edible green due to their impressive nutrition profile. They are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C, polyphenols, and flavonoids. Dead nettles also provide a good amount of fiber, protein, calcium, iron, magnesium and B vitamins like folate.
Stinging Nettles: Don’t touch them, EAT THEM!
Stinging Nettles are rich in protein, flavonoids, boron, vitamins (such as A, C, K, B12, B6, and B1), minerals (like iron and calcium), and antioxidants.