noun
gathering edible wild plants
Refers to the activity of foraging for wild vegetables and herbs in mountains or fields, typically in spring.
春になると、山菜採りに出かける人が増える。
In spring, more people go out to gather wild edible plants.
山菜採りは、自然を楽しみながらできる趣味だ。
Gathering wild plants is a hobby you can enjoy while appreciating nature.
Compound of 山菜 (edible wild plants) and 採り/取り (taking, from 取る). The spelling 採り emphasizes harvesting.