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Sheep's sorrel - Rumex acetosella
With a distinctive leaf shape this plant is easy to identify


Salmonberry - Rubus spectabilis
An introduced relative of raspberry with many edible parts


Rowan - Sorbus aucuparia
A UK native tree that is often found in planting schemes and gardens


Rose - Rosa spp
Found in the wild and grown as a cultivated ornamental


Ribwort plantain - Plantago lanceolata
An edible plant with many medicinal uses


Redcurrant - Ribes rubrum
A native shrub producing edible berries


Raspberry - Rubus idaeus
A wild growing soft fruit that has cultivated relatives


Pineapple weed - Matricaria discoidea
A relative of chamomile with an exotic aroma


Pignut - Conopodium majus
A member of the carrot family with an edible tuber


Pheasant berry - Lycesteria formosa
A garden escapee with unusual looking flowers


Miner's lettuce - Claytonia perfoliata
A plant with distinctive flowers that has naturalised in the UK


Meadowsweet - Filipendula ulmaria
A strongly scented plant that prefers damp habitats


Lords and ladies - Arum maculatum
A sever irritant with a host of common names


Primrose - Primula vulgaris
A winter plant with edible flowers and leaves


Wood ear - Auricularia-auricula judae
Found all year round most often on elder


Scarlet elfcup - Sarcoscypha austriaca
A distinctive red, goblet-shaped mushroom


Three-cornered leek - Allium triquetrum
A non-native invasive member of the onion family


Lilac - Syringa vulgaris
A naturalised shrub with a strong floral aroma


Lady's smock - Cardamine pratensis
A pretty meadow flower with a surprising spicy kick


Horseradish - Armoracia rusticana
Strongly flavoured leaves and roots are found on this plant


Himalayan balsam - Impatiens glandulifera
An invasive edible that has restrictions on harvesting


Hemlock water dropwort - Oenanthe crocata
Deadly poisonous plant that likes to grow in damp areas


Hemlock - Conium maculatum
A deadly poisonous member of the carrot family


Hedge garlic - Alliaria petiolata
A prolific garlic-scented member of the mustard family
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