Wild Plant Stock Photos - Wild Food School Digital images used in the course of WFS activities over the lastfew years are now being made available online. Past emphasis has been on illustration for plant identification purposes rather than pictorial 'art'. However, more 'creative' images will be added when time permits. As the image bank expands thumbnails will be split into individual species/subject pages; currently there are just a few pages on display. Species are categorised by their common names at the moment. Shot for a variety of illustrative uses the most recent images are standardized at 50Mb TIF files from RAW; some earlier 17Mb items are also from RAW files. IMPORTANT NOTE: This image bank pictures poisonous, inedible and edible wild plants without distinction.
Poisonous Plants Basics Plants are amazing creatures that produce many great benefits for human consumption. We get most of our medicines from plants, our foods and even our beauty products. Still, there are poisonous plants among the wild edible plants that people need to be aware of when it comes to consuming them. To be responsible foragers we should have a few basic pieces of knowledge in our pockets to stay safe. By being smart about plant harvesting and consumption, we need not be scared. So what are poisonous plants anyways? If you remember one simple fact, it will help you realize why plants produce certain compound to deter predators – PLANTS CANT RUN! If you were to accidentally chomp on a Skunk Cabbage you would become very familiar with oxalate crystals that are like needles that stab you all the way down! Besides defending themselves, plants also make poisonous or toxic substances as byproducts from their usual metabolic processes. Stay Calm and Act Fast. Know your plants and plant families!
Wild Plants Used for Medicine and Food Learning wild plants used for medicine, food, and tools is also known as the study of ethnobotany (how people utilize plants). Edible and medicinal plants can provide healthy alternatives to highly processed foods and pharmaceuticals, bringing greater health into our lives. To effectively use wild plants, one must learn basic plant identification skills, especially for poisonous plants, as well as ethics, proper collection and preparation methods. This section of the online library provides articles on wild plants used for medicine, food, and utilitarian purposes. Articles often include references to excellent books, resources, and classes. You can peruse the articles below and/or sign up to the Alderleaf eNewsletter to get updates on new articles. Wild Edible Plants: Benefits, Hazards, and Major Groups We are surrounded by wild plants used for medicine and food everyday. Plants That Repel Mosquitoes There are a variety of both wild and cultivated plants that repel mosquitoes.
Top 10 Most Dangerous Plants In the World 1. Most likely to eat a rat Giant Pitcher Plant: Nepenthes attenboroughii Discovered more than 5000 feet above sea level on Mount Victoria in the Philippines, the giant, carnivorous pitcher plant secretes a nectar-like substance to lure unsuspecting prey into a pool of enzymes and acid. 2. Castor Bean Plant: Ricinus communis Castor-bean plants can be purchased at just about any garden center, despite containing the deadly poison ricin. 3. Western Water Hemlock: Cicuta douglasii Deemed the most "violently toxic plant that grows in North America" by the USDA, the water hemlock contains the toxin cicutoxin, which wreaks havoc on the central nervous system, causing grand mal seizures--which include loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions--and eventually death, if ingested. 4. White snakeroot: Eupatorium rugosum Drinking milk from a cow that decided to chow down on white snakeroot could lead to deadly milk sickness, as was the case with Abraham Lincoln's mother Nancy Hanks. 5. 6.
Herbal Medicine - Herbal Remedies Chart For Different Ailments Posted on Jan 17, 2013 | Comments 1 Herbal medicine is a type of alternative medicine that originates from plants and plant extracts. They have been around for centuries used to heal illnesses and diseases and to address psychological concerns. Herbal medicine is obtained from a wide variety of natural resources including plant leaves, flowers, roots, berries, and bark. Herbal home remedies won’t replace conventional medicine, but for many conditions herbs work well and are cheaper than conventional medicines. Herbal Medicine Chart (A-B) (Click on the Image for Full Version) Herbal Medicine Chart (C-F) Continued (Click on the Image for Full Version) Herbal Medicine Chart (G-P) Continued Herbal Medicine Chart (R-Y) Continued
Survival use of Plants - Edibility of Plants The information on this page is presented in an older format. We have vastly expanded our edible plants information with far more information, and far more plants. You can find this information at our new site Wildcrafting.net Plants are valuable sources of food because they are widely available, easily procured, and, in the proper combinations, can meet all your nutritional needs. Absolutely identify plants before using them as food. Poison hemlock has killed people who mistook it for its relatives, wild carrots and wild parsnips. At times you may find yourself in a situation for which you could not plan. It is important to be able to recognize both cultivated and wild edible plants in a survival situation. Remember the following when collecting wild plants for food: Plants growing near homes and occupied buildings or along roadsides may have been sprayed with pesticides. Plant Identification The basic leaf margins (Figure 9-1) are toothed, lobed, and toothless or smooth. Seaweeds
Non-Edible Poisonous Flowers Chart Non-edible Poisonous Flowers This chart is a list of the most commonly-known poisonous plants and flowers to avoid while selecting edible flowers. It is not complete, so just because you do not see it listed here, do not assume it is safe to eat. Be sure you know exactly what you choose to consume. • Edible Flowers Chart • Edible Flowers Information and Recipes • Herb Information • Spice Information • A to Z Recipes and Food Disclaimer: This is a list of the most common poisonous plants and flowers but it is by no means complete. A to Z Recipes and Food | Articles by topic Healing Herbs: 7 Herbs and Spices you Should have in your Pantry Our bodies are complex, sensitive systems that are affected to a greater or lesser extent by a whole hose of external forces—air quality, the clothing we wear, where we live, the diets we eat. It all has an impact on our health. Even things as small and seemingly inconsequential herbs and spices can really benefit us physically, and we’re not just talking about our taste buds, either. Read on to find out how your eating habits may help to heal you. 1. Garlic Whether you like Asian, Italian, or Latin American cuisine, your love of garlic likely has something to do with it. And perhaps your wise pallet likes it for its beneficial effects on your cholesterol, among other things. Eating a lot of garlic can lower rates of some cancers as well (ovarian, colorectal, etc) and colon polyps, too. 2. It is recommended that you get supplements with at least 95 percent curcuminoids in order to receive the most benefit. 3. Others have studied basil for its possible benefits in inhibiting breast cancer.
20 Common Wild Plants You Can Eat For Survival Image source: Senatorlaurathielen Plenty of people believe that when things fall apart, they can just go into the wild, living off the land. While such a life has a lot of appeal to it, I’m also enough of a realist to understand how hard that will be. While many people did live off the land in the early days of this country, things have changed. There isn’t as much wilderness available today as there was back then, and as a people we aren’t accustomed to such a lifestyle. The two biggest problems with trying to live off of what nature provides are too many people and a lack of knowledge. Of course, that gives a distinct advantage to those who know how to hunt and can identify edible plants. Watch Out for Poisonous Plants In addition to edible plants, there are many plants you can find in the wild which are dangerous to eat, even poisonous. Of course, there are edible plants which display some of those same characteristics. 1. Amaranth 2. 3. 4. 5. Chicory 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.