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  • Wild Edible Mushrooms

    Foraging for wild edibles is an exciting way to eat. There are certainly many poisonous types of mushrooms out there but as long as you follow the simple rule of being 100 percent positive of its identity before popping it into your mouth, then you have nothing to worry about. Identifying wild edible mushrooms can lead to indulging in their delicious culinar… read more

  • Wild Edible Plants in Florida

    Florida's year-round warm, humid temperatures make it a haven for many plant species. Whether it is winter, spring, summer or fall, there are plants in the wild landscape of the state that you'll be able to safely ingest. When dealing with any wild plant you intend on eating, it's best to familiarize yourself with the flora before attempting to ingest it, pr… read more

  • Common Wild Edible Plants of California

    There are thousands of hiking trails and wilderness areas in the state of California where you can forage for wild edible plants. Though the best way to collect a diversity of wild edibles in a safe manner is to follow a regional guidebook, there are some common wild edibles of the state that can get you started on your foraging adventure. read more

  • Nevada Wild Edible Plants & Berries

    Nevada's vast and varied terrain holds a variety of wild edible plants. It is best to familiarize yourself with them if you plan on venturing into the outdoors on a trekking adventure. In a survival situation you will need to know what is safe and not safe to eat. Purchasing a field guide to Nevada's wild edibles before you trek into the wilderness, would be… read more

  • Guide to Wild Edible Plants

    Wild edible plants are sometimes regarded as weeds when in fact most are bursting with vitamins and minerals. Wild edibles are found growing in abundance on vacant lots, lawns, grass verges, woodlands and hillsides, and on and around rotten logs. read more

Related Wild Edibles Articles & Videos

  • Wild Edible Plants

    With some detailed knowledge, hikers can often find wild edible plants that are both tasty and nutritious. Caution is always prudent, however, because some wild plants have lookalikes that are poisonous, while other plants have some pa… read more

  • Wild Edible Plants in Texas

    People have used edible plants for hundreds of years as food sources, medicine and seasoning. Every state produces wild plants that can be used as food and the southwestern state of Texas has wild edible plants that grow in various pla… read more

  • Wild Edible Plants in Ontario

    Ontario is rich with fun for the outdoor enthusiast, be it camping, backpacking or whitewater rafting. While exploring the province's backcountry, you can take advantage of a number of plants that are harvestable for their edibles. Mos… read more

  • Wild Edible Plants in Arizona

    From semi-arid to desert, Arizona can be a harsh land for those attempting to survive off of nature alone. Knowing how to identify edible plants can save you in a dangerous situation, particularly in the desert, where continued hydrati… read more

  • Wild Edible Plants of Ohio

    Ohio may not be the most rugged state, but it has many forested areas. While it is unlikely that your life will ever depend upon the knowledge of what can or cannot be eaten in the deep Ohio wilderness, knowing what can be eaten is gre… read more

  • Wild Edible Plants in Kentucky

    Kentucky is famous for being the Bluegrass State, and its best-known wild plant is the wild cannabis, which can be found by a sharp-eyed enthusiast just about everywhere. However, the state is also home to a wide variety of edible wild… read more

  • Wild Edible Plants in Michigan

    Being in Michigan means being near wilderness. Its lush forests and freshwater lakes are full of flora and fauna of countless varieties. Much of the foliage in Michigan's wilds is edible. With some basic knowledge of what plants you ca… read more

  • Wild Edible Plants in Eastern North Carolina

    The eastern part of North Carolina is made up of the coastal area and adjoining plain, which is characterized as much by its forests, fields and pasturage as it is by its marshes and waterways. The combination of plenty of water and go… read more

  • Wild Edible Plants in North Carolina

    North Carolina is a state with a variety of terrains and climates. Eastern North Carolina is home to the Atlantic coast and the adjacent coastal plain. In the center is the Piedmont. The western part of the state is dominated by the Ap… read more

  • About Wild & Edible East Texas Plants

    The climate of East Texas is hot, but it is actually a fairly green place and nothing at all like the sandy deserts of West Texas. That means there are plenty of wild edible plants in the region. read more

  • Wild Edible Plants in Minnesota

    Minnesota is a well-watered state, so much so that it is referred to as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes." Despite its northern climate and cold winters, the wet conditions and general fertility make it home to a number of wild edible plants,… read more

  • How to Hunt Wild Kentucky Edible Plants

    Kentucky's natural terrain offers a variety of regions where wild edible plants thrive. Whether in the mountainous regions, along streams or in the bottomlands, you can find something edible growing in this vast wilderness. Kentucky's… read more

  • Wild Edible Trees in the Southern States

    The southern regions of the United States hold a wealth of wild edible trees. The warm climate makes it a perfect habitat for these trees to grow and be sources of food. There is something ready to be eaten all year long. The weary bac… read more

  • Wild Edible Plants in the Catskill Mountains

    Nuts, berries, greens and even a coffee substitute can be found in the Catskill Mountains. There are plenty of edible plants to be found in the mid-Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains of New York State. read more

  • Wild Edible Plants in Southwest Arizona

    The Sonoran Desert covers the southwest portion of Arizona. You will find little shade, tough plants and blistering heat. If you are lost in southwest Arizona you could face starvation and dehydration. If you hike in the Sonoran desert… read more

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