Identify safe, common wild plants that can sustain you in an emergency.
Step 1 of 5
Separate the plant into parts (leaves, stems, roots). Smell for almond or acid odors. Place on skin for 15 min. If no reaction, chew and hold in mouth 15 min. If no burning, swallow and wait 8 hours.
Important Warning
Never skip steps of the edibility test. Many poisonous plants look similar to edible ones.