answersLogoWhite

0

You should get one of the books written by a Naturalist, like Yuell Gibbons (spelling?). He was a specialist in eating foods found in the wild--fruits, nuts, plants, shrubs, etc. He also provided information about what foods to avoid, being poisonous or just tasting bad. He is no longer alive, but his books should still be around.

I remember seeing him on TV once, and he was talking about morning glories. In Alabama where I live, morning glories are wild vines seen by the roads, along fences, growing up the sides of trees and into shrubbery. They produce beautiful flowers that are shaped like llittle trumpets. Some of them are white, with pink or purple interiors; some are red all over; some are violet-colored. Gibbons was telling us to dig up the plant and eat the bulbous root-thingey. It looks like a potato! He said they are delicious.

Another time Gibbons was telling us about poke salat. That's another southern wild plant. It's more of a shrub than a vine, such as the morning glory. I don't remember much of what he said about the poke salat, but I do remember that parts of the plant are poisonous, while parts of the plants make good eating--like having a pot of turnip greens!

Go find a good book or film about foods in nature, told to you by a specialist in those things. Don't trust local folk lore, because many of those old tales can lead to misunderstanding and getting poisoned.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Where is the Giardia Duodenalis parasite NOT commonly found?

Raw vegetables


Where is the giardia duodenalis parasite commonly found?

Raw vegetables


Where do you typically obtain iodine in your diet?

Iodine is commonly found in iodized salt, seafood, dairy products, and some fruits and vegetables.


What are the different types of natural sugars found in foods?

The different types of natural sugars found in foods include glucose, fructose, and sucrose. These sugars are commonly found in fruits, vegetables, and honey.


What is commonly found in an enchilada?

Ingredients you will most commonly find in an enchilada include meat, beans, cheese, vegetables and seafood. The shell of an enchilada is typically covered with chili-pepper sauce.


What does costermonger mean?

Costermonger or commonly called as coster and costard is someone who sells fruits and vegetables. They are found in London and in some parts of Britain.


What is fat found in vegetables?

PolyUnsaturated Fatty Acids are found in most plants and vegetables


Where is boron found?

Boron is found in nature primarily in compounds, such as borax, boron minerals, and kernite. It is commonly found in arid regions like California, Turkey, and Chile. Boron can also be found in seawater and some fruits and vegetables.


What substance contains magnesium?

Magnesium is commonly found in various foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. It can also be found in supplements and certain medications.


Where could iodine most likely be found in the world?

Iodine can most likely be found in seawater, seafood, and coastal regions. It is also commonly present in soil and vegetables grown in iodine-rich areas.


What is A word meaning soggy or wilted when describing vegetables?

Soggy or wilted vegetables are commonly described as 'limp'.


What are some examples of bulbous root vegetables commonly used in cooking?

Some examples of bulbous root vegetables commonly used in cooking are potatoes, onions, garlic, and turnips.