Midwest foraging

This document provides a list of 100 wild edible plant species found in the Midwest region of North America. For each plant entry, it lists the scientific name, common name, and edible parts. It then provides tips for safely identifying and harvesting wild plants, including cautionary notes about some toxic lookalikes or plant parts. Recommended reference books on wild edible plants are also listed. - Download as a PDF or view online for free

Lisa Rose was smiling when she handed me a leaf and asked if I wanted to taste it, humorously questioning whether I was brave enough to eat it. It was long and green with serrated edges, plucked off a nettle...

Wild edible roots, tubers, and bulbs you can forage—plus simple tips to help you find, identify, and prepare them.

10 Wild Nuts to Forage in the Fall: Fall Foraging for Beginners - If you're wondering what to forage in the fall, nut foraging is a great way to start. From foraging acorns to black walnuts, come learn about the top 10 wild nuts that can easily be foraged during fall. Each of these edible wild plants is easy to identify for beginners.

Foraging Ground Ivy & Ground Ivy Uses: Spring Foraging Edible Plants - Spring is a great time to go foraging for edible plants. Ground Ivy, also known as Creeping Charlie, is a part of the mint family & a wild food foraging gem. It is edible, medicinal, & full of nutritional & herbal benefits. Harvest & use this amazing herb for health & enjoy the flavorful addition to your meals. With its creeping vines & pretty, purple flowers, you can easily identify Ground Ivy for foraging this spring.

From the wild-looking lion's mane to the robust king boletes, fall mushroom foraging in the Midwest promises a diverse array of edible wild mushrooms waiting to be discovered. It may mean putting on some extra layers and going out earlier in the day, but it's usually well worth the effort. The best time to hit the woods is a few days after a good rain; that is when mushrooms will be most abundant.

Gathering, drying, and using clover is so simple! If you are a beginner at using wild edibles, then learning how to preserve white clover is the place to start! #foraging #foodpreservation #whiteclover #wildedibles #howtoforage #homesteading #eattheyard #eatthelawn

Wow, this guide to summer foraging has all the common wild edibles that are easy to identify and perfect for beginner foragers!

Hackberries (Celtis occidentalis) are a tasty wild edible fruit that's easy to identify and delicious to eat.

Wild sumac is found in the Midwest this time of year. Here's how to forage for it and use it in your cooking.

What to Forage in Spring: Spring Foraging Edible Plants - There are so many wild weeds you can eat! Here are 20+ wild edible herbs, flowers, and mushrooms to add to your spring foraging list! If you're new to wilderness survival skills or looking for a guide to foraging for beginners, you're going to love all of these common wild greens you can eat (more than foraging dandelion greens!). Plus wild mushroom hunting tips and identification. foraging for beginners | what to forage in the spring

Discover the joy and simplicity of foraging for food and medicine in your backyard with my beginner-friendly guide to wild dining.

Ridgecrest Herbals on Instagram: “Its time to get out and forage before the snow sets in. What are your favorite things to forage for in the fall and what do you do with…”

Mugwort is an edible plant that has many herbal uses. Forage for mugwort, and learn how to incorporate it into your herbalism practice.

Finding wild edible berries is a rewarding way to enjoy nature’s snacks while adventuring outdoors. Learn how to safely forage and savor these delicious finds. Save this pin to have these berry tips ready for your next outing!

These herbs may help you with basic common ailments, while keeping you healthy. Plus, you can forage for them for free from the homestead or its surroundings. #herbs #foraging

Some plants should only be foraged in winter. This is when they are packed full of vitamins and nutrients. So don’t let the cold stop you. Would you recognize these edible plants if you saw them covered in snow? #foraging #forage #forager #winterforaging #cedar #pine #blackchokeberries #rosehips #turkeytailmushroom #foragingguide #naturalremedies #tealover

Fall is a great time for foraging in Wisconsin! With berries, fruits, mushrooms, and nuts to choose from, you’re sure to find something to eat from Mother Nature’s garden!