Wild edibles?

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Name all the wild edibles you know off in the USA preferably near WISCONSON and other close states. Thanks much.

Here's what I know:
Cattail roots
Eastern pine bark
Pine seeds
squirrels
deer
rabbit etc
wild raspberries
And some other very common one's
 
All known wild edibles in N. America? That's a tall order! You'd be best off buying or borrowing a good guide book on the subject. There are many excellent books out there, but I would reccomend Samuel Thayer's work. He's written two great ones: The Forager's Harvest, and Nature's Garden.
 
John G said:
All known wild edibles in N. America? That's a tall order! You'd be best off buying or borrowing a good guide book on the subject. There are many excellent books out there, but I would reccomend Samuel Thayer's work. He's written two great ones: The Forager's Harvest, and Nature's Garden.
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I agree with where John G's going with this, but I would say you need several books on the subject, including a couple of good ones on poisonous plants.

The reason? One example - I have one book that says the berries of Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia ) are poisonous and another that says they're edible. :eek:

Learning wild foods can be really interesting and rewarding - take the time to do it right. Be sure of anything you're going to put in your mouth.

THE FINAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DETERMINING THE SAFETY AND SUITABILITY OF USING ANY WILD PLANT AS A FOOD OR MEDICINE IS YOURS. IN OTHER WORDS, YOU TRY IT, YOU GET SICK -------IT'S YOUR FAULT!

Doc (leaving his soapbox).
 
All the fun is in learning these for yourself buddy, try and learn a new one each time ya hike and make a note of when during the season they are about and in what locations you find em. This will serve as a handy reference guide.
 
DOC-CANADA said:
I agree with where John G's going with this, but I would say you need several books on the subject, including a couple of good ones on poisonous plants.

The reason? One example - I have one book that says the berries of Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia ) are poisonous and another that says they're edible. :eek:

Learning wild foods can be really interesting and rewarding - take the time to do it right. Be sure of anything you're going to put in your mouth.

THE FINAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DETERMINING THE SAFETY AND SUITABILITY OF USING ANY WILD PLANT AS A FOOD OR MEDICINE IS YOURS. IN OTHER WORDS, YOU TRY IT, YOU GET SICK -------IT'S YOUR FAULT!

Doc (leaving his soapbox).
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Great points Doc! I started my wild edibles education by borrowing every book on the topic from my local library, reading online reviews of the same, and coming here with questions. I'm now confident with a small number of local plants, and own a few of my favorite guide books. The library continues to be an excellent resource. My education continues. :thumbup:
 
It's just that their is so many books about plants that are grown in North America not just one state.....And if it is about WI usually its a book about a certain plant such as mushrooms and such
 
I strongly recommend Identifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants in Wild (and Not So Wild) Places by Steve Brill. Though black and white, the sketches are very detailed and descriptions of the colors are given. It does not cover desperation survival type foods- only ones that are actually palatable and you would want to eat on a regular basis.

The website is very hokey, but the book is fantastic (if you're in the New York area, he does walks in Central Park, which I also recommend).
http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/

He is extremely knowledgable about mushrooms but for reasons of liability, he does not have a book. If you catch one of his central park tours in the fall, you'll get plenty of mushrooms.
 
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