What weeds are edible for people?

Dandelions
Dandelion is probably the most famous edible weed in every lawn. It can be bought on the market, but it's probably growing somewhere nearby and it is absolutely free. When the dandelions are ripe, they are slightly bitter, so harvest is necessary in early spring or late autumn when the leaves are young, tender and sweet.
Purslane
This plant is round and succulent leaves with reddish stems. It can be found almost everywhere, and it's not difficult. As you know, its hard to display it as a weed, but it will look good on the plate.





Kudzu
Kudzu is a weed that grows in the South, in reality, quite edible. It grows in large numbers it is a nearly inexhaustible food resource.
Pigweed
This weed also known as wild spinach and can be found in early summer. It contains calcium and protein, and vitamins A, C and K in Marie even more than spinach.
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Meadow (red) clover
For centuries, red clover was used as a folk remedy for cancer treatment. There are a lot of phytoestrogen, genistein, which have a protective effect from prostate. However, this property has proved.

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