Sedum or Stonecrop

Stonecrop or Sedum is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in many gardens but is also an edible green that is actually quite tasty. Sedum is not a native plant but an imported plant that escaped cultivation very easily and is often found at old homesteads or compost piles where garden materials have been disposed. There are many types of sedums and most are safe, but the tiny creeping varieties that are often used in rock gardens should be avoided. Stonecrop has a very fresh taste that reminds you of cucumber or cabbage, with a mild bitterness. It has a very nice texture and can be eaten fresh or used in stir-fries. When it is young and tender, it can replace cabbage to make a very nice kim-chi.