16 Common Wild Plants You Can Eat

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1. Mallow

You can use mallow raw in salads, or eat the seed pods when they are young. The whole plant can be eaten. When cooked the leaves release a viscous syrup which is perfect for thickening soups.

You can also use this mucus as an alternative to egg whites. It whips up nicely to make meringues.