5 Easy to Forage Edible Winter Plants of the Northeast
Top Rated Edibles
These are edible plants, fungus and bugs that stand out because of a characteristic or a combination of characteristics that makes them my TOP RATED unknown edibles. Most of these edibles are abundant, taste good, are easy to prepare, and are a significant food source. These are the foods I’m surprised have not made it into our main stream culture,
Eastern White Pine, An Effective Remedy For The Common Cold
Oak Tree Acorns, A High Calorie Wild Edible
Sassafras, An Illegal Substance That Grows Wild In Our Back Yards
Turkey Tail, A Powerful Medicinal Mushroom
Wild Garlic, A Great Addition to Foraged Meals
Black Tupelo, A Native American Fruit Tree
Autumn Olive, A Common Invasive Edible Fruit
Crickets, An Abundant Source of Protein Worldwide
Amaranth, A Weed Here, A Staple Food Everywhere Else
Linden Tree – Abundant Edible Leaves and Flowers
Kousa Dogwood Fruit, Tropical Flavor in Temperate Climates
Purslane, A Wild Edible Weed With Many Culinary Uses
Sumac, Indian Lemonade
Lamb’s Quarters, A Great Spinach Substitute
Amelanchier, A Very Tasty Wild Edible Fruit
Land Shrimp, A Small Relative Of Our Favorite Seafood
Sheeps Sorrel, A Common Weed With Flavor
Coconut Grub, Bacon Without The Pig
Wild Violets Are A Versatile Edible Plant