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This database looks really promising, thanks for sharing! I'll definitely try to get ahold of it Our stories are not actually all that different haha. I starte

by culi 5y ago

This database looks really promising, thanks for sharing! I'll definitely try to get ahold of it Our stories are not actually all that different haha. I started the same way, mostly from getting into iNaturalist. I'm in SoCal right now and the landscapers seem obsessed with planting Natal Plums everywhere. I get some weird looks by people seeing me pick these big bright red juicy fruit next to their parking lots but they've become one of my favorite fruits, haha If you're interested in this type of data, I've also been collecting resources like this. One of my favorites is the FAO's EcoPort[0] which has some of the most bizarre web design I've come across, but has really rich data. There's also the NAEB DB[1] which is the most complete collection of documented edible, medicinal, and other plant uses by Native American groups that I've come across. And since you linked PracticalPlants I'm guessing you're already aware of PFAF and related projects haha [0] http://ecoport.org/ep?SearchType=displayMenu&menu=Basic_Search http://ecoport.org/ep?SearchType=displayMenu&menu=Basic_Sear... [1] http://naeb.brit.org/ http://naeb.brit.org/

tdeck 5y ago
Thanks! Here are a few more links that may be of interest to those on this thread: Account of how native people used various plants: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/65605/65605-0.txt https://www.gutenberg.org/files/65605/65605-0.txt Simple guide to indigenous foods of California: https://www.kcet.org/shows/tending-the-wild/a-guide-to-some-indigenous-foods-of-california https://www.kcet.org/shows/tending-the-wild/a-guide-to-some-... Food Plants of the North American Indians (sorry for the terrible Google PDF link, it's hard to get the real link on mobile): https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/downloads/c247dt483&ved=2ahUKEwja9MDl0qfyAhVT7J4KHSzDB2kQFnoECBoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1PMZP_sVeBTTWqzq6SLgSY https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https:/... Aside: the first random fruit I tried was Arbutus Unedo (strawberry tree), which is not native around here but is planted very commonly as a landscaping tree. Tastes kinda like a bland peach.

by culi 5y ago

tdeck 5y ago

Thanks! Here are a few more links that may be of interest to those on this thread: Account of how native people used various plants: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/65605/65605-0.txt https://www.gutenberg.org/files/65605/65605-0.txt Simple guide to indigenous foods of California: https://www.kcet.org/shows/tending-the-wild/a-guide-to-some-indigenous-foods-of-california https://www.kcet.org/shows/tending-the-wild/a-guide-to-some-... Food Plants of the North American Indians (sorry for the terrible Google PDF link, it's hard to get the real link on mobile): https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/downloads/c247dt483&ved=2ahUKEwja9MDl0qfyAhVT7J4KHSzDB2kQFnoECBoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1PMZP_sVeBTTWqzq6SLgSY https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https:/... Aside: the first random fruit I tried was Arbutus Unedo (strawberry tree), which is not native around here but is planted very commonly as a landscaping tree. Tastes kinda like a bland peach.