What are the examples of wild food?

 

There are many examples of wild foods that can be found growing naturally in different environments around the world. Some examples include:

1. Berries: wild berries such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, strawberries, elderberries and many more. These can be found growing in woodlands, fields, and along road sides.
2. Greens: wild greens such as dandelion, lamb's quarters, nettles, clover, and wild lettuce can be found in woodlands, fields, and along roadsides
3. Fungi: wild mushrooms such as morels, chanterelles, shiitake, and boletes. These can be found growing in woodlands and other damp environments.
4. Nuts and seeds: acorns, walnuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts and sunflower seeds, which can be found growing in woodlands and other natural environments.
5. Roots: wild roots such as wild ginger, wild onions and wild garlic can be found growing in woodlands, fields and damp environments
6. Fruits: wild fruits such as wild apples, plums, crab apples, mulberries and service berries, can be found growing in woodlands and other natural environments
7. Herbs: wild herbs such as wild thyme, rosemary, mint, and wild oregano can be found growing in woodlands, fields, and along roadsides

It's important to be positive in the identification of wild food, as some plants can be poisonous if consumed. Additionally, you should also ensure to only take what you need to maintain the ecosystem balance, always respect the environment and check regulations in the specific area you forage for wild food.