Speaking of weeds....

[Curmudgeoness]

12. Well, there is always the lowly dandelion.

Don't forget about it, especially right now, before they flower---the leaves are not bitter when they are new, but can be nasty if they are old. But if you are starving, even bitter will not hurt you. And you can eat the flowers too, but remove the stem and calyx. I mix half and half leaf lettuce and young dandelion greens for salads.

Also, garlic mustard. And lamb's quarters.

Except for wild mushrooms, these are probably the only ones I use.

There are a number of edible plants and flowers (the flowers are so pretty in salads). And of course, the internet has make it so much easier for us to find them and recipes. Yum.