Ramsons, Allium ursinum
Edible Parts:
· Leaves
Uses:
The leaves can be chopped and added to soups and stews, in pasta or risotto dishes. They can also be used to make pesto.
When and where to find it:
Grows in Spring. Usually found in woods and damp. Shady locations. Forms wide carpets across the woodland floor.
Other Observations:
Grows from a bulb, leaves grow from the base of the plant and are bright green in colour, they have a very strong garlic smell to them. The white flowers are starlike.
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