Horta (Modern Greek)

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Horta is the Modern Greek transliteration of χόρτα, a Modern Greek plural form of the word χόρτο, meaning "grass" or "green vegetables" (especially dandelions). Horta are edible wild greens that grow all over Greece. There are at least 80 different kinds, depending on the area and season, and can include everything from black mustard and dandelion to wild sorrel, chicory, fennel, chard, kale, mallow, black night shade, lamb’s quarters, wild leeks, hoary mustard, charlocks, and even the fresh leaves of the caper plant. Horta are usually boiled and seasoned with olive oil and lemon. They are served as a salad.