Wolves, which were once hunted to near-extinction in the contiguous United States, have begun making a comeback. Coyotes have been extending their range across the country, too, moving out of their...
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Sego lilies, also known as Mariposa lilies, are beautiful and delicate wildflowers that are native plants to the western United States. Sego lilies typically have white petals with some yellow...
Stinging nettle is also also known by the names Urtica dioica, false nettle, and just nettle. It is a plant that was originally from Europe and Asia. Today, it’s also in North America. The plant is...
When it comes to edible wild berries, there aren’t that many topics of debate. Can you eat a wild blueberry? Absolutely. Can you eat wild chokecherries? Sure, but like with all stone fruits, you...
Curly dock was popular as a great food source during the Great Depression due to its wide abundance, free availability , and its tart, lemony flavor. But now, when people spot a little curly dock...
There are more than one hundred different types of pine trees. It’s no surprise, then, that pinecones are a common sight in many parts of the world, particularly in areas where coniferous trees...