NUTS AND BERRIES OF CALIFORNIA [Nyerges is the author of “Nuts and Berries of California,” and several other foraging books. Information about his books and classes is available at www.SchoolofSelf-Reliance, or Box 41834, Eagle Rock, CA 90041.] 122 pages, fully illustrated with color photos “Nuts and Berries of California”...
PURSLANE — a delicious wild food
PURSLANE (Portulaca oleracea) The plant kingdom’s richest source of Omega 3 fatty acids Purslane generally starts appearing a bit later than most of the spring greens, after many of the spring greens have already dried up, typically by June or July. It is a very common annual in rose beds...
MEET SOW THISTLE — often confused for dandelion
SOW THISTLE (Sonchus oleraceus and other species) Sunflower Family (Asteraceae) DESCRIPTION: Sow thistle is commonly mistaken for dandelion, to which it is related. Sow thistle is an annual weed with a more or less erect stem that rises from one foot to four feet tall. The young plant forms a...