Are Pig Nuts Edible? Understanding the Wild Earthnut
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The common pignut, or *Conopodium majus*, is a small, wild plant known to have edible, chestnut-like tubers beneath the soil. For centuries, foragers, including children and wildlife like badgers, have sought out these wild treats, often likened to hazelnuts in taste. However, its identity is easily confused with other, more dangerous plants in the same carrot family.
