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Epazote
Wild Foods Menu:

Acorn
Cactus
Carob
Dandelion
Epazote
Lambsquarter
Mallow
Miners lettuce
Mustard
Nasturtium
Sowthistle

Annual

Erect stem, 1-3 feet, average

Popular with Mexican cooks, Epazote is used as a spice in many dishes. It is most prized for its gas-reducing qualities in bean-cookery.

A leaf or two of the fresh herb, or a teaspoon (to start) will impart a slight and distinctive flavor to a pot of beans.

We use a pinch of it in our animal feed to help prevent worms.

These pages are intended to be an aid to learning about wild edibles -- but cannot substitute for the essential training one needs to get from a knowledgeable guide.

The ONLY "thumbrule" worth knowing:
Know your plants! 
"When in doubt, do without!"