Operative word being safe: > learn to identify the safe edible species The whole point is you shouldn't just run around picking stuff up, taking a run at an i

Operative word being safe: > learn to identify the safe edible species The whole point is you shouldn't just run around picking stuff up, taking a run at an identification, and then popping it in your mouth. You should go out already knowing what you are willing to pick based off of what can safely be picked in your area. Safe here means no edible look a likes (or that you know how to differentiate with confidence)