Contents

Cover

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Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Disclaimer

Acknowledgments

Introduction
The Plants and Regions of This Book
Wildly Beneficial
Greens and Green Smoothies
Children in the Wild
1. The Basics of Wild Plant Foraging
Honing Your Search Image
Simple Rules for Foraging
Poisonous Plants
Plant Identification Protocol
Conservation and Etiquette
Knowing Where to Look
Tools You Will Need for Harvesting
2. Field Guide to Edible Plants
Alder—Alnus spp.
Aloe Vera—Aloe barbadensis
Aspen—Populus tremuloides
Birch—Betula spp.
Blackberry—Rubus allegheniensis
Burdock—Arctium minus
Cat’s Ear—Hypochoeris radicata
Cattail—Typha spp.
Cedar (Incense Cedar)—Calocedrus spp.
Chickweed—Stellaria media
Chicory—Cichorium intybus
Chokecherry—Prunus virginiana
Clover—Trifolium spp.
Common Mallow—Malva parviflora
Currant—Ribes spp.
Dandelion—Taraxacum officinale
Dock—Rumex spp.
Douglas Fir—Pseudotsuga menziesii
Gooseberry—Ribes spp.
Grape—Vitis spp.
Grass (Wild and Not So Wild)—Poa spp.
Green Amaranth—Amaranthus spp.
Huckleberry—Vaccinium ovalifolium
Lamb’s Quarters—Chenopodium album
Maple—Acer spp.
Miner’s Lettuce—Claytonia perfoliata
Mint—Mentha spp.
Oregon Grape—Mahonia aquifolium
Ostrich Fern—Matteuccia struthiopteris
Ox-Eye Daisy—Leucanthemum vulgare
Pennycress—Thlaspi arvense
Pine—Pinus spp.
Pineapple Weed (Wild Chamomile)—Matricaria matricarioides
Plantain—Plantago spp.
Prickly Pear Cactus—Opuntia spp.
Purslane—Portulaca oleracea
Raspberry—Rubus idaeus
Salmonberry—Rubus spectabilis
Salsify—Tragopogon spp.
Serviceberry—Amelanchier spp.
Sheep Sorrel—Rumex acetosella
Shepherd’s Purse—Capsella bursa-pastoris
Siberian Miner’s Lettuce—Claytonia sibirica
Sow Thistle—Sonchus spp.
Spruce—Picea spp.
Stinging Nettle—Urtica dioica
Thimbleberry—Rubus parviflorus
Thistle—Cirsium spp.
Watercress—Nasturtium officinale
Wild Ginger—Asarum canadense
Wild Lettuce—Lactuca virosa
Wild Mustard—Brassica spp.
Wild Onion—Allium spp.
Wild Rose—Rosa spp.
Wild Strawberry—Fragaria spp.
Wild Sweet Pea—Lathyrus latifolius
Wild Violet—Viola spp.
Willow—Salix spp.
Wood Sorrel—Oxalis spp.
Yarrow—Achillea millefolium
3. Wild Edible Recipes
Smoothies
Salads and Salad Dressings
Spreads and Crackers
Soups
Light Main Courses
Juices and Drinks
Sweets

AFTERWORD

GLOSSARY

RECOMMENDED READINGS

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