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Introduction
Plants
Vilgesluovvar
Fiskesmiehtaluovvar
Varraruohtas
Čáhppesskážir
Bađverássi
Niitohombil
Gieddejuopmu
Biiporássi
Gieganjuollá

Notes on foraging

Introduction


Plants

This is the part where I talk (read: write) about various plants as I come across them.

Vilgesluovvar

Vilges - white, Luovvar - clover

Trifolium repens

A common and nutricious plant. Vilgesluovvar, white clover, spreads fast and is popular as animal food. I have some personal contempt for the concept of a lawn, and I believe that people should keep gardens diversity alive. Tall grass attracts many insects, and for some that itself is a nightmare. Tall grass could also be a fire hazard; for these two reasons I adore clover, as it makes a fine substitute for grass. Grass must be cut, clover does not - it doesn't grow very tall, it smells discrete but lovely, it flowers and overs the ground. Clover flowers are rich in pollen and taste quite sweet at the right time of the year. Both the flowers and pedals are edible, although the pedals are best early in spring.

Varraruohtas

Varra - blood, Ruohtas - root

Potentilla erecta

Named for its blood red root, varraruohtas is used to treat bacterial infections in the mouth or stomach. The root can be dried and pulverised or used fresh.

Čáhppesskážir

Čáhppes - black

Skážir - long strand of grass

Plantago lanceolata

A favorite of mine. Wonderful for small wounds in the mouth, and most known for its healing effect on the lungs. Čáhppesskážir can be eaten raw and would make a good addition to the diet of people with lung issues such as asthma or long term lung infections.

Bađverássi

Niitohombil

Gieddejuopmu

Biiporássi

Gieganjuollá