Read on below to discover more edible weeds that are low in calories and contain a lot of vitamins and minerals.
3. Lamb?s Quarters
Lamb?s quarter leaves tend to look dusty and have a?white powdery coating on them. This edible weed is packed with nutrition. Its tender leaves are great in salads and can be used as a substitute for other leafy vegetables. Its flowers and seeds are also edible that tastes like quinoa. However, its seeds contain toxic called Saponins in meager amount and should not be consumed in excess. Lamb?s quarters contain some oxalic acid therefore when eating this raw, small quantities are recommended.
However, its seeds contain?toxic called Saponins in meager amount and should not be consumed in excess.This plant can be toxic to livestock animals due to the presence of nitrates in the leaves.
4. Comfrey
Comfrey is a member of the borage family. Although not very aromatic, this herb is known for it medicinal properties and high protein content. Comfrey roots and leaves are also used to treat wounds because they contain allantoin, a substance that helps new skin cells grow to heal the wound quickly.
For cooking, only use young leaves as older leaves grow?hard hairs. Apart from that, comfrey can also be used as a garden fertilizer and as mulch.
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