Edible wild food has existed in almost every corner of our planet for tens of thousands of years. You can begin by learning about the basic structure of a vascular plant, then navigate through the plant pages. There is no modern medical evidence that consuming wild foods or practicing traditional medicine confers any specific health benefit or cures, prevents or reduces the risk of diseases. The printable manual is hundreds of pages long and filled with closeup photos for identification, medicinal uses, and loads of easytofollow recipes. Use a guide to determine which types grow near you. Mouse over picture for summary, click for full details. Plants and edible wild food books recommended by natural.
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