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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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