Foraging Safety
Plant ID
Edible er No
Foraging Ethics
Foraging Fun Facts
100
What should you always do before eating a wild plant?
Positively ID it
100
What common weed has yellow flowers and edible leaves?
Dandelions
100
Can you eat Clover? Yes er No?
Yes
100
What’s the “Rule of Thirds”?
Only take 1/3 of a patch of a plant
100
What season is best for mushrooms?
Fall or Spring
200
True or False: It’s safe to taste-test unknown plants.
False
200
What tree nut do squirrels love and people can also eat if they are roasted?
Acorns
200
Are holly berries safe to eat?
No
200
Why shouldn’t you forage in city parks?
Pollution, and pesticides
200
Name a flower that can be made into jelly.
Violet, or Dandelion
300
What does “when in doubt, throw it out” mean?
Don't eat it if you're unsure
300
What red berry is safe to eat and grows on a vine with 3 leaves?
Wild Strawberry
300
Are wild onions edible?
Yes, with positive ID
300
Why leave some plants behind?
For wildlife and regrowth
300
What’s a wild green often used in pesto?
Basil, does not grow wild around us, but some places are lucky enough to have that!
400
What common plant can cause an itchy rash?
Poison ivy
400
What is the name of this plant?
Mint
400
Is it safe to eat raw elderberries?
No, they need to be cooked
400
What is the best tool to use for collecting wild herbs?
Scissors, or pruners
400
What vitamin is found in wild greens like nettle?
Vitamin C
500
What's one way to test a plant for allergies safely?
Rub it on your wrist and wait 24 hours
honestly, if you don't know what it is probably don't rub it on your skin, but if you must.
500
Which mushroom is often mistaken as edible but is actually deadly?
Death Cap Mushroom
500
Name a plant that looks edible but is toxic
Deadly Nightshade, looks like a berry
500
What does “tread lightly” mean in foraging?
Minimize damage to nature
500
What popular survival show features foraging?
Survivor