List of edible invasive species
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Eating invasive species has been suggested by people such as ecologist Joe Roman as a way of reducing their numbers.[1] This is a list of cases where this has been suggested, tried and/or is now established.
- Armenian blackberry (Rubus armeniacus).[2]
- Autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata), invasive to central and northeastern United States, and Europe.[3]
- Burdock (Arctium spp.) - was introduced to Europe,[4] leaves, flowers and roots are edible.[5]
- Dandelion (Taraxacum spp.)[6]
- Evergreen blackberry (Rubus laciniatus), invasive in the United States, Canada and Australia. The fruit is edible.[7][8]
- Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), invasive in the United States and Australia. The bulb, foliage, flowers and fruits are edible.[9][10]
- Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata),[11] invasive in North America.
- Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), invasive to Brazil.[12]
- Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica spp.) - was introduced to the United States and Europe from East Asia,[13] shoots are edible and the roots are used for medicinal purposes.[14]
- Kudzu (Pueraria spp.)[15]
- Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), invasive in the United States and Canada. The leaves are edible.[16]
- Palmer's amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri)[17]
- Prickly pear cactus, invasive in Australia, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Hawaii. The fruit and pads are edible.[18]
- Water caltrop (Trapa spp.).[19]
- Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes),[20] introduced in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand; invasive in many of these areas.[21]
- Watercress (Nasturtium officinale), invasive in North America.[22] The leaves, stems, and fruit can be eaten raw or cooked.[23]
- Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa).[24]
- Wintercress (Barbarea vulgaris spp.) - invasive,[25] leaves are edible.[26]
