Edible Plant`s
It is estimated there are over 20,000 species of edible plants, But only 20 take part of the 90% of the ones to eat. The amount of vegetables we eat is negligible compared to what there is available.
We know, we know: its not all likely that you'll ever be walking around munching on wild plants while your in the backcountry. There are much better things to eat. Still curiosity or desperation, in case of a survival scenario might tempt you to a little impromptu foraging. And while a majority of the plants you're likely to encounter are probably harmless, a few are actually deadly. Here are 12 to avoid ranked on a scale 1 ( slightly inconvenient ) to 10 ( potentially fatal ). The advise is to Always bring a region-specific foliage guidebook, and do not ingest anything your not sure about. If you do eat something toxic, evacuate immediately seek medical attention asap its your best chance of getting the proper treatment." CAUTION " do not eat anything that you are unsure about. Seek the help of a experienced forager. Beginners should pair up with a expert forager who can teach them about local wild edibles and poisonous lookalikes. Join a club many areas have foraging clubs in which beginners & experienced forager's can meet and link up for group excursions'. Read & Study check out beginners guidebooks before your first outing to learn about wild edible identification always bring an identification guide with you on your foraging trips. The bottom line Foraging is a rewarding practice that you can do most anywhere, even in urban areas. Wild edible's that you can harvest include greens, mushrooms, berries, & roots flowers, fruits remember it is the upmost importance for a forager to learn about the proper plant identification & other important practices.
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