Hey guys in this video we will go over 9 wild edibles and medicinal plants as well as how to identify them. Plus we will cover one plant that is known for inducing allergies. We will cover plants such as Cleavers, Chickweed (there are three kinds), Mayapple, Plantain, Joe Pye Weed, and Giant Ragweed. This video should be really helpful for any of those wanting to learn more about wild edible and medicinal plants. We will cover the features of each plant like their leaves and their shape. The types of flowers they have as well as features about the stems of each plant. Their growing conditions are discussed as well as any unique feature they might have. Plants like the Mayapple for example produce a fruit but not every plant produces a fruit, you have to be careful and look to find one as the creatures get them before you do.
Another plant we will cover is Giant Ragweed, which flowers about the same time as Goldenrod. This plant is known for causing allergies when many think it is Goldenrod. This is a useful plant to know while foraging because you can teach those you love to avoid it! The Common Chick weed is typical of lawns and gardens but did you know that there are three of them? That's right, there is Common Chickweed, Mouse Ear Chickweed, and Star Chickweed. They all look sort of similar but with different features that are unique to each. We will discuss all three in detail in this video.