View photos of the edible plant, Cercis canadensis var. canadensis (Eastern redbud), profiled in the Wild Edible Series: Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas: Vol 1.
A passage from Wild Edible Plants of Texas (Vol 1):
The immature pods (and still forming beans) are gathered
several weeks later and prepared and eaten just like garden pea–pods. They can be eaten raw, however, they’re a little astringent.
View photos of the edible and medicinal plant, Cercis canadensis var. mexicana (Mexican Redbud), profiled in Wild Edible Plants of Texas: Vol 1.
A passage from Wild Edible Plants of Texas (Vol 1):
They can be eaten raw, however, they’re a little astringent. They are much better seasoned after a quick boil and water rinse. As a cooked wild vegetable, they even have a hint of lemony tang.
View photos of the edible plant, Cercis occidentalis (Western redbud), profiled in the Wild Edible Series: Arizona and California: Vol 1.
A passage from Wild Edible Plants of Arizona:
A native small tree, Redbud is most populous in California. However, if fortunate enough to be meandering within Havasu and Kanab Canyons, the Grand Canyon, and related terrain further to the east, look for Redbud on the sides of primary and secondary drainages.
A passage from Wild Edible Plants of California (Vol 1):
Developing before the leaves in the spring, the flowers are eaten as is or mixed with other foods as an accent. They are pleasant tasting with a hint of nectar sweetness.
