Spring has arrived, and it’s time to eat wild vegetables again, but there are so many types of wild vegetables. How to tell which ones are edible? As for the more common ones, the editor below will introduce to you ten types of edible wild vegetables. There are pictures to share.

Types and pictures of edible wild vegetables - shepherd's purse

Shepherd's purse, one of the most common and delicious edible wild vegetables, has high nutritional value and can be eaten in many ways. It can be eaten cold, stir-fried, made into soup, and stuffed into wontons and dumplings. Shepherd's purse wontons are a must-have on the dining table in spring. The delicious food is indispensable.

Types and pictures of edible wild vegetables - purslane

Purslane, also known as purslane, purslane, and five-square grass, is also one of the common edible wild vegetables. It is cold in nature and can clear away heat and detoxify, diuretic, reduce swelling, and eliminate dust toxins. There are many ways to eat purslane. You can blanch it in boiling water and then stir-fry it, make it cold, or make stuffing.

Types and pictures of edible wild vegetables - water celery

Water cress, also known as water cress, is one of the common edible wild vegetables. It has high content of various vitamins and minerals. Its young stems and petioles are fresh and tender, fragrant and refreshing, and can be eaten raw or stir-fried.

Types and pictures of edible wild vegetables - bracken

Bracken, also known as bracken, faucet, etc., is one of people's favorite wild vegetables. It tastes fresh and smooth, and is known as the "King of Mountain Vegetables". However, because bracken contains carcinogens, you should not eat too much.

Types and pictures of edible wild vegetables - Chuncai

Chuncai, also known as Chinese toon and Chunya, is known as "tree vegetable". It has a special aromatic smell, is delicious and enjoyable to eat, and is one of everyone's favorite wild vegetables. Chuncai can be eaten cold, stir-fried, pan-fried, or pickled.

Types and pictures of edible wild vegetables - water shield

Water shield, also known as water shield, water chestnut, Hu vegetable, etc., has a delicious and tender taste. It has been regarded as a precious vegetable since ancient times. According to legend, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty visited the south of the Yangtze River and had to eat water shield every time he visited Hangzhou.

Types and pictures of edible wild vegetables - Malantou

Malantou, also known as "Malantou", "horse vegetable" and "chicken intestine", is one of the edible wild vegetables. It has the effects of cooling blood and stopping bleeding, clearing away heat and dampness, detoxifying and reducing swelling;

Types and pictures of edible wild vegetables - small root garlic

Small root garlic, also known as scallions and small root vegetables, its stems and leaves look like garlic and also have the taste of onions and garlic. The main ways to eat it include tofu mixed with small root garlic, porridge with small root garlic and white fungus, scrambled eggs with small root garlic, etc.

Types and pictures of edible wild vegetables - Echinacea

Echinacea, one of the common edible wild vegetables, is named after the thorns on the edges of its leaves, and its scientific name is thistle. Echinacea can be stir-fried or made into soup.

Types and pictures of edible wild vegetables - bitter vegetables

Bitter cabbage, also known as bitter endive, has young leaves that can be eaten. It has a slightly bitter taste when eaten raw. The bitter taste can be removed by blanching it in boiling water and cooking it. Bitter vegetables can be fried with meat, made into soup, or added with some soybean flour to make small tofu. They can also be blanched in boiling water and dipped in noodle sauce.

In addition to the ten types of wild vegetables introduced above, there are actually many edible wild vegetables, such as Houttuynia cordata, dandelion, spinach, ququcai, gray green cabbage, wisteria cabbage and so on. But it should be noted that you should not eat too many wild vegetables, and don’t eat wild vegetables you don’t recognize.