edible plants
What is the most common edible plant in the Bay Area?
Wood Sorrell.
what insect(s) can be found almost anywhere and have a lot of protein?
Grasshoppers and crickets.
what can happen if you eat the wrong type of plant or insect?
Poisoning, death, sickness, etc.
why is it important to know what kind of plants you can eat?
so if you are ever in an emergency situation you can survive off the things around you.
what type of 'lettuce' was shown as edible in the slideshow?
Miner's lettuce
What type of ant was shown as being dangerous?
Jack Jumper ant
True or false: you do not need equipment to gather edible plants.
True
If your on a hike which plant would you eat? A) Dumbcane B) Dandelion C) Angles Trumpet
B is correct
what type of yellow flower was shown as a dangerous plant?
Angels Trumpet
Are some species of ants edible?
yes
Is it safe to assume any random plant is edible?
No
Can knowing edible foods save your life?
Yes it can
What purple plant was shown the slideshow that you can consume?
Lupin
True or false: Termites are dangerous, and can make you sick if you eat them.
False
Is knowledge of edible plants and insects helpful, and a good survival skills?
Yes, because it could save you one day.
true or false: Knowing what plants you can eat is an easy task when in the wild.
false, you must remember exactly what is is so then you don't eat something inedible.
Is the California State Poppy edible?
Yes
Is it safe to eat most bugs even if you are not sure what it is?
throughout history have people and animals relied on edible plants?
Yes we need plants (vegetables) to survive
did our ancestors eat protein dense meats, and forage for anything edible to survive?
Yes they did and it was a skill that kept them alive.