Do you now know how to recognize goutweed? Now it should go on a journey into nature to collect the plant? But be careful: not all parts of the plant are harmless!
The flowers and leaves of ground elder are not poisonous, but are actually edible, tasty and healthy
Roots contain a toxin
The roots, which love to sprout and contribute to the rampant growth of ground elder in some gardens, contain a toxin. It's called falcarindiol. But don't panic! Only when you eat masses of ground elder root do you notice the toxic effect.
Plant parts above ground are non-toxic
You can eat the leaves, the buds, the flowers, and the fruit with the seeds. Among others, the following preparations can be made with this healthy plant:
- Pesto
- spinach
- stews and soups
- tea
- salads
- casseroles
- scrambled eggs
- envelopes for external use
tips
In both raw and cooked forms, the aerial parts of ground elder are non-toxic, edible, and tasty.