Wild Foods Day: 7 Types Of Wild Food That You Should Know Of

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Wild Food You Should Know Of

Wild Foods Day is celebrated every year on October 28 and this year you can celebrate by trying some of its types. And if you’re also wondering what are some of the types of this food, here’s a list of a few names for you.

These are needles that are derived from pine and most coniferous trees and are known for offering Vitamin C.

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1. Conifer Needles

These wild nuts turn from green to golden yellow, as they mature over time.

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2. Black Walnuts

These cherries are small and often bitter and can be found in the eastern US and much of western Mexico.

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3. Black Cherry

These are classic wild fruits that are widely available throughout the Southeast, Pacific Northwest and several regions across the globe.

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4. Blackberries

Found on a shrub-like tree, these are the largest edible fruits that are almost the size of bananas that are found on them.

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5. PawPaw

While they’re not the easiest wild foods to find, they’re definitely out there and definitely worth trying.

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6. Wild Cranberries

AKA Muscadine, this wild food is native to the Southeastern USA and is very common in woods.

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7. Wild Grape

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How many of these types of wild foods are you aware of?