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Edible herbs, list and information: we provide you with a list of the most common edible herbs that grow spontaneously in Italy. There are many wild herbs that we can bring to the kitchen, from the classic wild fennel to stellaria, here are many useful tips.

It is not acomplete list of edible herbs of Italybut a dense list of the most common spontaneous plants in our area that can be used in the kitchen for different recipes.

Amaranth

L'amaranthit is an edible herb that now grows spontaneously throughout the Italian territory. It appears with the increase in temperature, in late spring. Between the species wildof amaranth that grow in Italy, the most widespread is Amaranthus retroflexus. How to recognize this edible wild grass? It has an erect posture and bears characteristic ears that produce edible seeds during the summer. For more info: Amaranth, properties and recipes

Portulaca

There purslane it is a very common spontaneous plant, it grows in the home garden as well as in flower beds or along roadsides ... it is commonly considered a weed and treated as such. In reality, this small sprout is not only edible, but also rich in nutrients and properties that help the body cleanse itself of impurities! For more info: Portulaca, properties and recipes

Stellaria average

Often called the common Centocchio, the Stellaria average it is a very common herb: it grows spontaneously throughout Italy and is harvested in the winter season for its multiple uses. The centocchio, in the kitchen, is highly appreciated both cooked and in salads. For all the info: Stellaria media, properties

Wild fennel

This edible herb spontanea offers something all year round: in spring the shoots and leaves are collected, the stems are collected in late spring while in early summer the flowers are collected. Winter also plays its part: in this period of the year, wild fennel roots can be harvested. In the summer we harvest what we improperly call fennel seeds. For all the info on where to collect wild fennel I point out: Wild fennel, where to find it.

Burdock

Burdock is popular in cooking and also in cosmetics, it can be used for a number of natural remedies. For all the info: Burdock, properties and contraindications

Dandelion

It is commonly called dandelion, it is among the spontaneous edible herbsmost widespread in Italy. Dandelions grow everywhere, even on the roadside! We advise you to collect dandelions from the fields and not the one that grows spontaneously on the edge of urban and busy roads because it is not suitable for cooking. For all the info: dandelion, properties and benefits

Wild marigold

It has the smallest flowers of the marigold which is used for ornamental purposes. Field marigold is used in cooking and herbal medicine. For all information, I invite you to read the article dedicated to this edible wild plant:marigold of the fields.

Milk thistle

This is also among theedible spontaenee herbsmore widespread, impossible not to have noticed it during a walk in any uncultivated and sunny field in Italy. It is often besieged by pollinating insects as in the photo below. For more information I invite you to read:Milk thistle, properties and benefits.

Casselle

Thisvegetablesit is also known ascascelloreand is the protagonist of several recipes. Thecascelloreit is formed by a rosette given by leaves, stems departing from the rosette ending with yellow flowers. The flowers consist of four petals and are typical of the Cruciferous family. For more info: Cassele, a Mediterranean vegetable.

Chenopodio

Thechenopodiumit is an edible wild herb that grows throughout Italy. Depending on the climatic zones, thechenopodiumit can be harvested from April to May. All information on thisedible herbare available on the pageChenopodio, properties and uses in the kitchen

Wild chicory

It is among thespontaneous edible herbsmost appreciated. It has rough stems, long, jagged leaves. For more info:Wild chicory, recipes.

Mauve

ThereMauve, malva silvestris L., grows spontaneously in uncultivated fields and can easily be found on the edge of stony roads. For info on how to recognize it and use it in the kitchen:Mallow, properties and recipes

Nettle

The nettle is easy to recognize and is also collected in the home garden. It is often treated as a simple weed but, in reality, it is among thespontaneous edible herbsmost used among past peasant generations. For the recipes:recipes based on nettle.

Wild rocket

It has a stronger flavor than the"Rocket" or "rocket"that we eat in salads. Based on the characteristics of the plant, it can even be a little spicy.