A tiny fish with many uses.

A mid-summer stone fruit with a tart and sweet flavor.

Barnacles are a strange-looking but sought after delicacy.

We have two species of “bay leaf” in our region.

Brown mustard, Brassica juncea, is a plant that was highly diversified in Asia to produce various seed and vegetable varieties.

The Pacific golden chanterelle is the most famous of our region’s wild mushrooms.

Sweet and starchy, chestnuts are gradually becoming established in the Pacific Northwest.

The Inland Northwest is one of the best places to grow chickpeas in the country.

With enough effort, we can grow many varieties of chilies in the Pacific Northwest, but some are better suited to our region than others.

All about citrus in the Pacific Northwest.

The Pacific Northwest has many species of clams.

The colewort plant was bred into a diverse array of vegetables: kale and collards, cabbages, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, and kohlrabi.

The Dungeness crab is an icon of the coastal Pacific Northwest.

Signal crawfish: one of the biggest crawfish out there.

Though mainly known for their ornamental flowers, there are a handful of dogwood species that produce flavorful fruit.

Both native and European elderberries grow well throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Fennel is a Mediterranean plant that can be grown as a spice, vegetable, or herb.

Although most gingers are poorly suited for our climate, there are a couple of exceptions. Given the importance of ginger as a spice in many cuisines, these exceptions should be worth pursuing.

The feijoa: a guava for the Pacific Northwest.

Oregon is a leading producer of hazelnuts in the world.