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Photo gallery: Canada's wild edibles to watch for

Wild edibles are delicious, but never pick (let alone eat) anything if you're not 100 per cent sure what it is.

By Nancy Johnston
Originally published in Outdoor Canada, Summer 2008

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Watercress: Nasturtium officinale

Sparse-looking floating or creeping plant with small white flowers
Where to find: Streams, rivers, ponds and marshy areas throughout Canada
When to look: Early spring through to late fall
Eating tips: Rinse leaves well if eating raw, or boil and eat as greens
Goes well with: Salad greens or wild leek and morel soup
Watercress Mayonnaise
Spring Chickens on a Bed of Watercress
Salmon, Asparagus and Watercress Salad



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