GROUND ELDER

Aegopodium podagraria

Habitat:
Woodland edges, gardens, hedgerows

Season:
March – June

Identification:
Three-part leaves, often described as “goose-foot” shaped.

Edible Parts:
Young leaves

Uses:
Soups, stir-fries, pesto

Lookalikes & Cautions:
Part of the carrot family — care required with identification.

Ethical Notes:
Harvest young leaves only; flavour becomes strong later.

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