Tag: wild berries

Cow Parsnip (Heracleum maximum) is a native perennial wildflower found in North America. It is edible but requires proper preparation. All parts of the plant contain a phototoxin that can cause skin irritation and blistering. Cooking or drying the plant neutralizes the toxin.

Coco plums are a tropical fruit with a round shape and a sweet and tart flavor. They are used in various culinary preparations, such as jams, jellies, syrups, and juices. They grow in warm, humid climates and can be found in the Caribbean, Florida, Central America, and South America.

Foraging wild edible plants and mushrooms brings many joys. These include time outdoors, exercise, the thrill of the hunt, and the discovery of new (to you) wild edible plants. As is always the case caution is very important when working with unfamiliar wild edible plants or mushrooms. On a recent Urban stealth camp I came across a plant that at first glance appeared to be purslane. However after carefully reviewing the plants features I noticed that although the general appearance and stem resembled Purslane the leaves did not. Perplexed I took photos of the leaves, stems, and area that it was in and submitted it to a plant identification forum for ID. There were several opinions on the identity of[…]

When foraging Florida or any other coastal community in the southern regions there are many wondrous plans and animals to harvest. From sand crabs, clams, fish, to sea grapes, and sea purslane the abundance for Florida foraging never ceases to amaze me. Sea purslane is a perennial herb commonly found along coastal dunes in the southeastern United States, as well as Hawaii, the Caribbean, and many other coastal regions of the world. Sea Purslane is a an important sand stabilizer in the pioneer zone of beach dunes and can tolerate occasional flooding by sea water. With deep pink stems and leaves ranging from pink to green, Sea Purslane can be found growing along beach dunes and brackish coastal areas in[…]