The homeowners of North America are very familiar with the bright yellow flower known as the dandelion. Considered an irritating weed, many people invest time and money in weed killers to clear their...
Category: Edible Plants
Juniper berries have historically been used for medicinal purposes and as a flavoring agent for meats. They've also been baked into breads, and they’re an essential ingredient for gin. This...
Hollywood has made it easy to believe that cacti are a significant water source, especially in an emergency situation in the desert. This idea has further been fueled by the presence of cactus water...
Cattails are aquatic plants native to the northern hemisphere, where they can be seen growing in ditches and alongside lakes and marshy areas. They have brown cigar-shaped heads, tall stalks, and...
If you’ve never eaten a fern, the idea of eating one may sound strange to you. It’s likely that you picture fully mature fern fronds mixed into a salad. However, this isn’t what people...
We largely think of food coming from lush landscapes. Green fields yield most of the food eaten by the majority of the world. This is fair. While most people don’t live in deserts, it is true that...
