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[Ark79]

And take all information in mate and share its one of the biggest killers to folk like us

Identify and avoid mate. There seems to be two... one more poisonous than the other. Water hemlock.

 

[Ark79]

Am intrigued now. Can you suggest a book for uk edible and non edible plants. One I can carry in the field

 

[Bushcraft Rob]

It can cause respiratory failure. But I did fine in the Middle Ages it was use as an antiseptic.

Back in the dark ages it was used in a potion and given to the elder members of the tribe to kill them of, they say they went with a smile on there face

 

[Ark79]

Back in the dark ages it was used in a potion and given to the elder members of the tribe to kill them of, they say they went with a smile on there face

Harsh. Supposedly excepted in them days amongst other harsh methods lol

 

[Bushcraft Rob]

Harsh. Supposedly excepted in them days amongst other harsh methods lol

But what a way to go with a smile on your face

 

[Henre]

Am intrigued now. Can you suggest a book for uk edible and non edible plants. One I can carry in the field

The woodland trust website and eatweeds.co.uk has a comprehensive list of forageable plants as well as what to avoid and how to prepare your bounty. Not a pocket guide but a good place to start.

I memorise a few species at a time and when out try and identify some of them by naming and photographing before going back to double check. Needless to say I dont forage yet but can spot a reasonable amount with relative confidence...

 

[Ark79]

The woodland trust website and eatweeds.co.uk has a comprehensive list of forageable plants as well as what to avoid and how to prepare your bounty. Not a pocket guide but a good place to start.

I memorise a few species at a time and when out try and identify some of them by naming and photographing before going back to double check. Needless to say I dont forage yet but can spot a reasonable amount with relative confidence...

Al have a look. Cheers mate

 

[Ark79]

But what a way to go with a smile on your face

Couldn’t think of a better way

 

[Joecole]

Identify and avoid mate. There seems to be two... one more poisonous than the other. Water hemlock.

water hemlock will definitely do the job

 

[Bushcraft Rob]

water hemlock will definitely do the job

That would be hemlock water dropwort both much the same they will kill you no if buts maybe or i might be lucky

 

[Joecole]

That would be hemlock water dropwort both much the same they will kill you no if buts maybe or i might be lucky

If you're lucky Bob then you can also walk on water mate

 

[Bushcraft Rob]

If you're lucky Bob then you can also walk on water mate

Magic I do know miracles take me sometime

 

[Bushcraft Rob]

Another to learn of by heart is Giant Hogweed very nasty

 

[Joecole]

Another to learn of by heart is Giant Hogweed very nasty
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Yep, can also cause severe blistering round and in the mouth

 

[Bushcraft Rob]

Yep, can also cause severe blistering round and in the mouth

Not only the mouth mate as you would be a fool to eat it. Don't normally copy and paste

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...ed-spreading-across-uk-heatwave-a7827836.html

 

[Joecole]

WARNING...any plant that produced a milky white sap should be treated as poisonous unless you are one hundred percent certain that its edible, dandelions produce a white sap and are edible but if you are not sure then leave well alone

 

[Joecole]

Not only the mouth mate as you would be a fool to eat it. Don't normally copy and paste

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...ed-spreading-across-uk-heatwave-a7827836.html

Plants...........if in doubt then leave them out