Study: Weeds Growing in Urban Food Deserts are More Nutritious than Store-Bought Produce

Study: Weeds Growing in Urban Food Deserts are More Nutritious than Store-Bought Produce

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Chickweed

Dandelion

Dock

Mallow

Nasturtium

Oxalis Many of the edible weeds they found have been used in folk medicine, including plantain, cat’s ear, fennel, sow thistle, wild lettuce, and wild onion

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The report notes there are only 1.7 cups of farmed vegetables available per person per day in the United States, less than the recommended serving of two to three cups.

The researchers suggest wild food could fill in the gap and improve nutrition security. “Wild foods might also contribute to a healthy ecosystem by building soil organic matter, retaining water and nutrients in the soil, and reducing erosion,” Stark wrote