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Edible Weeds
broad-leaved plantain (this link also includes info about dandelion, purslane, lamb's quarters, and nettles)
black medic: Like other members of the legume family, black medic has a symbiotic relationship with Rhizobium bacteria that form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.