Edible Plants

Definition of EdibleEdible means that you can eat it and wont make you sick!

Are all plants edible?NO!There are some plants that are poisonous.

Location of Edible plantsEdible plants can be found in your backyard, in the wilderness, and in many other common places.Lets Start LearningPick a place to start!Temperate Zone

Tropical Zone

Desert Zone

Time for more fun!Match the following pictures and names!Start!

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Quiz5. What part of the agave plant can you eat in both winter and spring?A. Flower B. Leaves C. Stalk D. Sap

6. Can fruit grow on cacti?True or FalseTemperate ZoneDandelion Black Walnut

CAUTION!These are considered weeds, so they be sprayed with weed killer fluids.You have to make sure you are not eating sprayed dandelions. Which Location is right? Dandelion

Sugarcane

Agave

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Remember!They grow in trees so they may be out of reachThe black shells may be hard to open, so have your parents help you crack them open!How to get to the Sweet parts!You have to use your teeth to peel the outside layer.You could also use something to squeeze out the juice.

What else can you do with a coconut?You can also make a bowl with the shell, so you can eat your food in it.Fun Fact!Coconuts are the seeds of the actual palm tree.

The Agave SapThe sap from agave plants are called agave syrupIt is something added to cereals like cheerios!This man is eating the sap!

CAUTION!The fruit also has little needlesIf you do not get them all off, you could get them caught on your fingers!Baloo from the Jungle Book loves prickly pears!

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You guys have learned so much about edible plants!

Good job! So now you can go and look for other edible plants!Bye guys!

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