Wild Edible Plants in Southeast Iowa

What should you do before tasting a plant on the hike?

• Wait for others to taste it first.

• Taste the plant directly without checking.

• Pick any plant that looks interesting.

• Ask Kathy to confirm the plant by touching your hand.

What should you check before harvesting plants from a neighbor's yard?

• If the plants are colorful

• If the plants are tall enough

• If the plants are in the shade

• If herbicides have been used

What is the main characteristic of wood sorrel?

• Thorny stems

• Round, smooth leaves

• Blue flowers

• Heart-shaped leaves

Which plant is known for its potential to cause severe diarrhea if not fully ripe?

• Chickweed

• May apple

• Curly dock

• Sweet Sicily

What is the recommended way to consume stinging nettle?

• Steamed or cooked

• Directly from the plant

• Raw and uncooked

• Dried and powdered