Two common native winter medicinal and edible plants that are about to burst into bloom! Keep in mind when foraging them in the wild only take 1/3 of flowers, leaves and roots. Leave the rest for plant to continue growing in good health. If harvesting backyard Oregon Grape remember only do so if not sprayed with chemicals!
Native Pacific Northwest Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra formosa)
Bleeding Heart
Flowers (not edible/medicinal only): late March, hardy in shade
Leaves (not edible/medicinal only): end of February
Leaves & Root: Medicinal; Tincture, Flower Essence
Taste: not edible
Photo credit: Ronald (Ron) Douglas Frazieron Visualhunt / CC BY
Oregon Grape
Oregon Grape
Flowers: March
Flowers, Leaves & Roots: Culinary, Medicinal, Cosmetic, Flower Essence, Tincture, Infused Vinegar, Infused Oil
Taste: Bitter, Sour
Pacific Northwest Red Current
Pacific North-West Native Red Current
Flowers: February
Flowers: Culinary, Flower Essence
Taste: Sour
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