The problem with elderberries is that they can look like a host of other wild ripe berries. These lookalikes include pokeweed, devil's walking stick, and water hemlock. Are There Poisonous Berries...

Fragaria chiloensis (beach strawberry) is a wild strawberry species. Not only is this small, red fruit edible, but it's also classed as an edible local delicacy in some parts of South...

Blue vervain, known by its scientific name Verbena hastata, is an attractive perennial with purple-blue spiky blooms. Because of its beautiful nature, many don’t realize that this wildflower is...

The most common edible mushrooms in Arkansas include morels, oyster mushrooms, and chanterelles. On the other hand, steer clear of deadly webcaps and jack o’lanterns, poisonous mushrooms known to...

Horseweed (Erigeron canadensis) is an edible and fast-growing plant commonly found in North America. Horseweed is considered an invasive plant in many areas. The leaves, seedlings, and roots are...

Three best foraging guides include Edible Wild Plants, Wild Foods from Dirt to Plate by John Kallas, The Forager's Harvest by Samuel Thayer, and Stalking the Wild Asparagus by Euell...