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latin name Allium ursinum, that is part of the onion family.
Unsurprisingly, Wild Garlic has a distinctive and pungent garlicky smell that
pervades woodland in spring. The leaves are long, pointed and oval in shape with
untoothed edges. They grow from the plant base and have a strong garlic scent.
The flowers which come a little later are small, white, with six petals held on a thin
leaveless stalk.
Wild Garlic is commonly foraged. If you are thinking of collecting any do abide by
the foraging ‘rules’ – if picking from private land do ask the owner’s permission, do
not pull up plants only pick the leaves / flowers, and only take a small amount for
your own personal use.
Two ideas for what to do with Wild Garlic – make Wild Garlic Soup or Wild Garlic
Pesto. Both are delicious!
Recipes can be found at -
https://www.riverford.co.uk/recipes/wild-garlic-and-potato-soup
https://www.rivercottage.net/recipes/wild-garlic-pesto
Enjoy!!
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