Todays edible weed....Persicaria maculata

[Steve]

(2 August 2013, 09:59)MaryN Wrote: Ah yes, I know this plant as polygonum. I've got polygonum superbum in the garden. I think it's in the same family as knotweed. Never thought of eating it though.

I was pulling a load out, it has invaded my peas, and I wondered if it was useful for anything. I was surprised to find it was edible and nutricious, so I might let some grow ( well away from the veg patch).