Autumn Harvest: Over 100 Edible Finds in Nature's Pantry
Fall is a favourite season for foragers, with an abundance of nutrient-dense, mineral-rich, filling, and earthy foods waiting to be discovered. This season offers a diverse array of wild foods, from fruits and nuts to greens, herbs, mushrooms, and seeds.
The harvest season is currently taking place, and it's a great time to stock up on these wild delicacies. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced forager, there's something for everyone in this list.
Edible Greens
- Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica)
- Lamb's Quarters Seeds (Chenopodium album)
- Wild Lettuce (Lactuca spp.)
- Nannyberries (Viburnum lentago)
- Black Medic (Medicago lupulina)
Roots and Tubers
- Cattail Roots (Typha spp.)
- Mallow Root (Malva neglecta)
- Dock Seeds (Rumex spp.)
- Arrowhead or Duck Potato (Sagittaria latifolia)
Edible Trees
- American Hop Hornbeam
- Eastern Redbud
- Spicebush
- Slippery Elm
- Hickory Nuts (Carya spp.)
- Walnuts (Juglans spp.)
- Pecans (Carya illinoinensis)
- Chestnuts (Castanea spp.)
- Butternuts (Juglans cinerea)
Edible Seeds & Grains
- Sunflower Seeds (Helianthus spp.)
- Plantain Seeds (Plantago spp.)
- Teasel Root (Dipsacus fullonum)
- Chicory Root (Cichorium intybus)
- Dandelion Root (Taraxacum spp.)
Wild Fruits
- Barberries (Berberis spp.)
- Apples (Malus spp.)
- Grapes (Vitis spp.)
- Autumn Olives (Elaeagnus umbellata)
- Wild Plums (Prunus americana)
- Elderberries (Sambucus spp.)
- Chokeberries (Aronia spp.)
- Chokecherries (Prunus virginiana)
- Hawthorn Berries (Crataegus spp.)
- Beachnuts (Fagus spp.)
- American Persimmons (Diospyros virginiana)
- Pine Nuts (Pinus spp.)
Nuts
- Hickory Nuts (Carya spp.)
- Walnuts (Juglans spp.)
- Pecans (Carya illinoinensis)
- Chestnuts (Castanea spp.)
- Butternuts (Juglans cinerea)
- Pine Nuts (Pinus spp.)
- Acorns (Quercus spp.)
- Beachnuts (Fagus spp.)
- Pecans (Carya illinoinensis)
Pond, Bog, and Water Plants
- Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus)
- Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota)
Fall Mushrooms
- (Not specified in the given information)
Medicinal Plants
- Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
- Angelica Root (Angelica sinensis)
- Echinacea Root (Echinacea spp.)
- Marshmallow Root (Althea officinalis)
- Goldenrod (Solidago spp.)
- Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
- Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
The availability of specific species depends on location and climate. For example, the region in the United States known for occurrences of Balsam Fir is the northeastern part, particularly in states such as Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Foraging for wild foods can be a rewarding and enriching experience, offering a deep connection with the past. In the not-so-distant past, wild seeds and grains were a major focus for many foragers as they were easily some of the most calorie-dense items foragers could collect.
Remember, always ensure you have proper identification before consuming any wild plant or fungi, and be mindful of the impact your foraging has on the environment. Happy foraging!
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