There are over 20,000 species of edible plants in the world yet fewer than 20 species now provide 90% of our food. However, there are hundreds of less well known edible plants from all around the world which are both delicious and nutritious.
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Muriel Sweet has written: 'Common Edible & Useful Plants of the West' -- subject(s): Botany, Economic, Botany, Plants, Edible, Economic Botany, Edible Plants
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Kathryn G. March has written: 'Common edible and medicinal plants of Colorado' -- subject(s): Cookery (Wild foods), Edible Wild plants, Medicinal plants 'The wild plant companion' -- subject(s): Cookery (Wild foods), Edible Wild plants, Medicinal plants
A.J Hilliker has written: 'A literature survey of the genotoxic material in edible plants' -- subject(s): Dangerous plants, Edible Plants, Plants, Edible
Yes, many Arctic plants are edible and have been used for food by Indigenous peoples for centuries. Common edible plants include various berries, such as cloudberries and lingonberries, as well as greens like Arctic sorrel and sea kale. However, it's important to properly identify plants, as some can be toxic. Always consult local guidelines and experts when foraging for wild plants.
Alan M Cvancara has written: 'Edible wild plants and herbs' -- subject(s): Edible Wild plants, Wild plants, Edible
Paushali Das has written: 'Wild edible plants of Tripura tribes' -- subject(s): Edible Wild plants, Wild foods, Wild plants, Edible
A. B. Katende has written: 'Wild food plants and mushrooms of Uganda' -- subject(s): Edible Mushrooms, Edible Wild plants, Identification, Mushrooms, Edible, Plant names, Popular, Popular Plant names, Wild plants, Edible
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Emile Massal has written: 'Food plants of the South Sea Islands' -- subject(s): Edible Plants, Oceanica, Plants, Edible
Yes there is an edible plant in Antarctica. The sub-Antarctic edible plant is known as Kerguelen Cabbage.
Some common wild edible plants in West Virginia include ramps, dandelion greens, chickweed, wood sorrel, and stinging nettle. However, it's important to be absolutely certain of a plant's identification before consuming it to avoid ingesting something toxic. Consider taking a foraging class or using a reliable field guide to help you safely identify wild edible plants.