Amaranth – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Amaranth (Amaranthus species) These plants, which grow 90 to 150 centimeters (35 to 60 inches) tall, are abundant weeds in many parts of the world. All amaranth have alternate simple leaves. They may have some red color present on the stems. They bear minute, greenish flowers in dense clusters at…
Almond – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Almond (Prunus amygdalus) The almond tree, which sometimes grows to meters (40 feet), looks like a peach tree. The fresh almond fruit resembles a gnarled, unripe peach and grows in clusters. The stone (the almond itself) is covered with a thick, dry, woolly skin. When flowering, they will have many…
Agave – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Agave or Aloe Vera (several hundred Agave species) These edible plants have large clusters of thick, fleshy leaves borne close to the ground and surrounding a central stalk. The plants flower only once, then die. They produce a massive flower stalk. Where to Find: Agaves prefer dry, open areas. They…
Acacia – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Acacia (Acacia farnesiana or Vachellia farnesiana) Acacia (also known as Needle Bush) is a spreading, usually short tree with spines and alternate compound leaves. Its individual leaflets are small. Its flowers are ball-shaped, bright yellow, and very fragrant. Its bark is a whitish-gray color. Its fruits are dark brown and…
Abal – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Abal (Calligonum comosum) The abal is one of the few shrubby plants that exist in the shady deserts. This plant grows to about meters (4 feet), and its branches look like wisps from a broom. The stiff, green branches produce an abundance of flowers in March and April. Where to…
