Foraging Virginia spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana) near Charleston, South Carolina

Foraging plants in the Lowcountry of South Carolina on a warm May day. The Virginia spiderwort (a.k.a. spider lily) is native to this part of the country and the flowers are particularly tasty. Many people consider this an annoying weed, but native pollinators like it and it can be eaten raw in salads or dried leaves can be made into a tea. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/tradescantia-virginiana/ Disclaimer: Please do not eat anything that you harvest in the wild unless you know 100% that it is safe to consume.