Shepherd's Purse

And other heart-shaped wild edibles you can find on Valentine's Day!

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Oxalis spp.

Viola spp.

Peppergrass

There are several species of Lepidium in Texas - Lepedium virginicum or Poor Man's Pepper is very common. They are all edible and provide a fabulous spicy flavor to your salads, pestos and other dishes.

Edible part(s): Leaves, tender stems, seed pods or silques and flowers

Redbud

Wild Spring Salad

Clockwise from bottom left: Oxalis, Chickweed, Dandelion, Mallow, Spiderwort

And featuring redbud blooms in the center

The redbud trees will begin to bloom very soon -- especially if we continue to have such spring-like weather! Enjoy the gorgeous pink blooms in your salads.

Cercis canadensis

Edible part(s): Flowers, young tender pods