Poisonous Plants and Berries
The last thing you want is to be poisoned by something you ate, especially when you are out in the wilderness, away from emergency care.
Thank goodness you came to this blog. Now, you can venture into nature with no fear of being poisoned! You may eat your fill of plants and berries, since you will know which ones are safe, and the ones that are deadly. Do not get them confused!
So, you are walking through the forest, and you want to eat something.. but you don't know where to begin looking.
Plants and berries both grow in a climate that is not too hot/too cold. They need water to survive, and depending on what your looking for, shade or sunlight.
EDIBLE SECTION
Who would want to eat plants? Well, if you are hungry, and dont have a supermarket within driving distance, you may decide it's worth a shot. You may eat the following without fear:
- Indian Cucumber Root
- Cattail
- Jerusalem Artichoke
- Clover
- Nettles
- Chicory
- Ostrich Fern (Fiddleheads)
- Chickweed
- Trout Lily
- Dandelion
- Wild Leeks
- Burdock
- Agave Root
- Field Pennycress
- Fireweed
Check this link out for more interesting information:
Who doesn't like berries? There are also some tasty fruits and healthy veggies included below.
- Gooseberries
- Saskatoon Berries
- Mayapple
- Gooseberries
- Wild Carrot
- Buffaloberries
- Blueberries
- Bilberries
- Currants
- Huckleberries
- Cranberries
- Salal
- Rasberries
- Strawberries
- Asparagus
For more information on edible berries, see this article:
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/wild-berries
POISONOUS SECTION
This blog, Live Your Wild Side, is not responsible for damage done to any person who consumes the following list of poisonous plants/berries.
Poisonous Plants:
- Castor Beans
- Rosary Pea
- Monkshood
- Bushman's Poison
- Angel's Trumpet
- Water Hemlock
- English Yew
- Snakeroot
- Strychnine Tree
- Moonseed
- Narcissus
- Oleander
- Rhododendron
- Nightshade
It is highly recommended that you check out the pictures and information on this page about poisonous plants:
http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2008/09/16/16-most-unassuming-yet-lethal-killer-plants/
Poisonous Berries:
- Daphne
- Doll's Eyes
- Privet
- Pokeweed
- Jerusalem Cherry
- European Holly
- Elderberry
- Holly
- Yew
For descriptions and how to avoid these poisonous berries see this link:
http://www.life123.com/home-garden/trees-shrubs/berry-bushes/poisonous-berries.shtml
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