Identify Plants: A Practical Field Guide to Edible, Medicinal and Dangerous Species

Camper kneeling in a meadow examining edible and poisonous plants, with close-up insets of leaves and flowers for identification.

This guide helps campists, bushcrafters and wilderness enthusiasts quickly identify plants in the wild—distinguishing edible, medicinal and toxic species. Learn simple identification techniques, reliable safety rules and trusted resources to increase your confidence and safety outdoors.

Follow step-by-step checks, common plant examples and emergency steps for suspected poisoning to stay prepared during hikes, foraging and survival scenarios.