As I write this one of my favorite wild vegetables of spring is growing prolifically in the most woodland-y part of our property. It appeared uninvited I don’t know how many years ago and grows every year with no effort or input from us. It grows quickly and yields quite well for a wild plant. Bees adore the nectar. I consider it sweet and crisp and delicious.
Did humans ever domesticate this crop or its relatives? Or is this another one like hopniss that was already doing so well that there wasn’t a need?