Nutrition and Foraging: Is nipplewort edible?
                                
                                
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                                Did you know that young nipplewort leaves contain more carotene than carrots on a dry weight basis? This common garden 'weed,' *Lapsana communis*, is not only edible but also surprisingly nutritious, offering a valuable source of vitamins and minerals for foragers.