Wild Food

Which of these wild edible plants contains the most Vitamin C

• Dandelion leaves
• Stinging nettle
• Rose hips
• Poison ivy

Answer explanation

Fresh rose hips contain a lot of vitamin C, so they share many uses with vitamin C including preventing and treating colds, flu, and vitamin C deficiencies. However, much of the vitamin C in rose hips is destroyed during drying and processing and also declines rapidly during storage.

Which of these wild edible plants contains the most Vitamin B12?

• Dried kelp
• Wild Garlic

• Dried nori seaweed
• Stinging Nettles

Answer explanation

One sheet of dried nori, also known as laver, can contain 1.9 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin B12, which is about 80% of the daily value. However, some studies have found that nori contains pseudo-B12, which is not active in humans. A tablespoon of nori can sometimes contain 10–22 mcg of vitamin B12.

Which of these wild plants is not edible when eaten raw?

• Dandelion
• Huckleberry
• Acorns

• Stinging Nettle

Answer explanation

Raw acorns are considered unsafe due to their tannins, which are toxic if consumed in high amounts. However, you can remove the tannins by boiling or soaking. Properly prepared acorns are perfectly edible and full of nutrients like iron and manganese. Delicious roasted, they can also be ground into flour

Which of these wild edibles can be used as a caffeine free substitute for coffee?

• Mint leaves
• Lavender flowers
• Chamomile
• Chicory root

Answer explanation

Chicory root is naturally caffeine-free, so it makes an excellent coffee substitute if you're looking to reduce your caffeine intake ( 20 ). Some people add chicory root to hot water for a completely caffeine-free beverage, while others mix it into a small amount of regular coffee to enjoy a lower caffeine beverage

Which common vegetable is related to the very poisonous Hemlock plant?

• broccoli
• tomato
• potato
• carrot

Answer explanation

Poison hemlock is a widespread toxic biennial plant in the Carrot Family often found in open sunny areas, fields, vacant lots, and on roadsides. Eating even a small amount of any part of this plant can kill people, livestock, and wildlife.

Which of these common vegetables is related to Deadly Nightshade?

• Asparagus

• Carrots
• Potatoes
• Broccoli

Answer explanation

Nightshade is a family of plants that includes tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, and peppers. Tobacco is also in the nightshade family. Nightshades are unique because they contain small amounts of alkaloids. Alkaloids are chemicals that are mainly found in plants

Which of these nuts are related to poison ivy?

• Cashews
• Walnuts
• Pistachios
• Almonds

Answer explanation

The cashew tree, Anacardium occidentale, belongs to the same family of plants (Anacardiaceae) as the Rhus species, which cause poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac (1). This tree bears a pear-shaped fruit called the cashew apple.

Which of these wild berries is toxic when eaten raw?

• Pokeweed berry
• Elderberry
• Huckleberry
• Blackberry

Answer explanation

Pokeweed berries are not edible¹. They contain poisonous toxins that can cause serious health problems if ingested¹. The whole pokeweed plant is toxic, but the roots are the most dangerous, followed by the stems, leaves and berries¹. The only way to make pokeweed edible is to cook the young shoots repeatedly to remove the toxins, but this is not recommended²¹. Pokeweed berries are sometimes used to make dyes, but they should not be eaten².

How many species of wild edible plant are there in the uk?

• 800
• 400
• 600
• 200

Answer explanation

As a survivalist, one of the most important skills you can have is the ability to identify edible plants in the wild. In the UK, there are over 200 edible wild plants, including dandelion, nettle, wild garlic, and elderberry, according to a study published in the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine.

Which of these native uk flowers is not edible?

• Marigold

• Nasturtium

• Bluebell
• Daisy

Answer explanation

All parts of the bluebell plant contain toxic glycosides that are poisonous to humans, dogs, horses and cattle. If any part of the plant is eaten, it can cause serious stomach upset, and if consumed in large quantities, may be fatal. The bulbs are easily mistaken for spring onions or garlic.