Category: Useful plants

Symphytum officinalis Boraginaceae This persistent European plant can be found in gardens across the North America and often occurs as an escape from  cultivation. This is fortunate because Comfrey is … Read More

Salix species Salicaceae Several species of Willow were once important crops for making baskets and were widely cultivated in Europe. They prefer wet soils near water and are some of … Read More

Opuntia species Almost throughout                                            Cactaceae The Opuntias are the weeds of the Cactus family. Unlike most of their cousins, they are relatively fast growing, opportunistic and short-lived (though they may … Read More