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Where can I get an edible-plant book?

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Try Amazon or a local camping store.

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Do you have some river camping survival tips?

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Test the water before drinking it. Don't drink salt water either, and if you're not sure about river water, then boil it to kill germs.

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What is the worst that could happen if I eat a non-edible plant?

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You could die from eating certain toxic plants, although many would just make you very ill.

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Do potatoes or carrots grow in the wild?

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Yes, but these are not typically the types of edible plants you would find in the wild.

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If I'm not sure if a plant is poisonous, can I boil it to make it safe?

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You would have to boil it three times, discarding the water each time, replacing it with fresh water, and rinsing the plant.

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Can the petals of a black eyed susan be eaten?

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No, but the young stems can be cooked and eaten in the spring, or dried for later use.

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What is the difference between pigweed and lambs quarter?

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They are the same. Lambs quarters (Chenopodium album) is also known as pigweed, wild spinach or goosefoot, and is usually weeded out of the garden.

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Can most of these plant be found in my backyard?

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It depends on where you live, but very likely. I have found at least half of these plants just around my house.

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How do I know if a plant is edible?

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Use an edible wild plants guide for your region -- or get a local plant expert to go out and help identify them for you.

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If bugs are on it is it still heathy?

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A lot of the time, bugs will be on it. It doesn't necessarily mean it's unhealthy, as some bugs are helpful. Stay away or be cautious when the bugs seem to be eating or harming the plant.

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How can I get my school into going green for a week?

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Talk to a teacher and/or the principal about it and share your ideas. They might help you implement them.

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How can we identify between edible and non edible plants?

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The best thing to do is read all you can about all of the plants in your area. Ask an elder or someone who was born before phones. If you're close to them, you may even be able to get them to teach you to survive in the wild. If it wasn't on the list you probably should not eat it. Be sure to eat it the exact way listed above. Worst case scenario, if you don't remember anything on the list, just avoid white/light colored berries (really anything light in color). Your best bet is to eat dark colored berries. Another thing that would help is if you remember to avoid warning/neon colors.

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Can I eat wild watermelon and oranges?

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As long as you they've been verified as safe by a local expert and that no chemicals have been applied to them.

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Is froebelii spirea edible?

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No, it is not generally eaten.

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What plants can I find in Britain easily and eat unprepared?

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You can find many of the plants named above in Britain as well. There are are also bilberries, which are kind of like blueberries, pignuts, which are from the walnut family, and meadowsweet, which can be eaten raw or cooked.

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