Lanceleaf spring beauty 53 Their confusion stemmed from I live it! Tumbling orach 35 With an increased interest in eating healthier more natural foods, the numbers and variety of students have consistently risen, including younger, greener people, as well as older people who might already know some edibles but want to know more. Yuca 60 latifolia 9 Beeplant 5 These type of cherry trees have large leaves with finely serrated edges. A field-portable manual for the outdoor enthusiast, consider Wild Edible Plants of Utah an advanced Cliffs Notes of sorts: small but mighty. : Happy foraging to all of you. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Minor copper and associated minerals also occur in Jesse Ewing Canyon and in the Red Creek area. Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017, Excellent plant ID book.based on my 40 years of field work. Salsify 41 Plants With Altitude, Regionally Native Plants for Wyoming Gardensis a 2014 publication by the University of Wyoming Extension, Barnyards & Backyards, Laramie Garden Club and Biodiversity Institute. But this is even more impressive when we consider that the Uinta Mountain Group in the adjacent Uinta Basin was simultaneously buried beneath an additional 10,000 feet of Tertiary-age rocksan amazing 35,000 to 40,000 feet of vertical deformation! Chicken of the woods tastes best when chopped up and sauteed with olive oil, though you can also add it to a whole host of different dishes as a garnish. Circle of Friends - Wall Lake (Members Only), [ Homepage ][ Introduction ][ Warning Edible & Medicinal Plants of the Uinta Mountains. It is our goal to provide pictures and information about plant species native to Uinta County, Wyoming and the adjacent Uinta Mountains. Threeleaved sumac 25 [{"displayPrice":"$9.95","priceAmount":9.95,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"9","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"95","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"JeufjmMGJdX3%2BzKOUKEzbEVKB2OTfU2VygsX%2Be9%2FrFoIz6mV2EDVW8N36D%2B%2FZwQw0n30EruA%2BV6V%2BFku%2FbzyIetC4GZsrq2pBbVmS1GnTOOvp%2F6%2BoPBuja3cmCnbEWszqG7M20Spiy2Ehs1Zn4xK%2FA%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW"},{"displayPrice":"$8.82","priceAmount":8.82,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"8","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"82","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"cLfqkDfYXj8wVYZASB0nl6sQCYUEZzFddmsUehgMIEaKkxJYVvGADvibuspD%2BnQEg%2B%2BzaZyfueV0pKwiW2rv2dh%2FHj0ZbOzXlRA0uHs9kekrEUT15wxwXsCEn8LjRBhY7vqGlLaNOLckaKVZHRhvToIpyMuTqX8yWqh48Fw4PgoIJPZ1EtdyFg%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED"}]. oregana 10 I tried to present the information in laymans terms so those who are looking for the details but dont have a botany or scientific background will be able to understand and find the identification. smartweed 43 Alternatively, you can boil the roots of the chicory plant as a side dish for your meal. On June 24, 2004 their remains were located. Cassava 60 The range is a collection of mountains and plateaus that includes the high western peaks, lower eastern peaks, Diamond Mountain Plateau, Split Mountain, Blue Mountain Plateau, Yampa Plateau, and Douglas Mountain. evening primrose 15 I started learning about wild edibles in 2010 when a good friend by the name of Scott Smith (One of the greatest men Ive ever known) asked me to Take part in a youth group activity for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. diaphoretic 51 Saltbush 35 If we find a patch, we usually stop everything (including fishing) to eat them right then and there! I was thrilled by the amount of food I found growing out in the desert where I live west of Utah Lake. Related Links: Pygmy bitterroot 6 Are Foxes Canines or Felines? Raspberry 20, 39, 46, 56 Mahonia fremontii 21 Only 62 pages. 44, 45 Since these effectively taste like garlic, theyre a great addition to most savory meals. Fairybells 16 By the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Serviceand College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Plant List: Amaranth, Beeplant, Bitterroot, Box Elder, Bracken Fern, Cattail, Checkermallow, Chokecherry, Creeping Hollygrape, Currant, Elder, Evening Primrose, Fairybells, Field Pennycress, Gooseberry, Ground Cherry, Hawthorn, Hollygrape, Indian Rice Grass, Indian Tea, Lambsquarters, Lemonade Berry, Mallow, Mariposa Lily, Marsh Marigold, Miner's Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. died. bruneaunis 27 Great information, if your passing along info, it was a few years ago that my wife met Willy Whitefeather, and he taught her all about the wild food plants, and such for all of Arizona. Alderleaf serviceberry 42 Sometimes referred to as sourgrass, wood sorrel actually resembles clover, so it can be tricky to identify if youre just looking at the leaves. We like to put them in our pancakes or fruit salads. Cheeseplant 26 47 In fact, many of us used to play with dandelions as kids, so youre probably well-acquainted with this common plant. Blackberry 39, 46, 56 Indian lettuce 29 Fly honeysuckle 51 Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons. We are also available to teach lessons about plants! 1700 species of plants found in the Uinta Basin and Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah, western Colorado, and southwest Wyoming.The guide, arranged alphabetically by plant family, provides keys, plant descriptions, and location, habitat, and taxonomic . Scirpus acutus 49 Boasting their characteristic yellow flowers, these plants are a very convenient snack while you hike. : So, if you want to harvest ramps, just cut the leaves above the base of the bulb to allow the bulb to grow back next year. Springparsley 44 This publication was printed for livestock owners and others interested in plants that are poisonous to livestock in the Western U.S. However, it makes a great trail nibble eaten in moderation. Navajo 5, 23, 35, 61 An Intro to Americas Bayous, How Long Do Jellyfish Live? In comparison with other ranges of the Rocky Mountains, tree species richness is particularly high in the Uinta Mountains. Rumex crispus 15052006 rosette by Henry Brisse. Elder 7, 14, 51 Write by: . It is usually about 2-4 inches across, carrot-colored, and bleeds like other milk mushrooms but stains green if bruised or older. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE UTAH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, Copyright - Utah Geological Survey - State of Utah. Quercus gambelii 34 Checkermallow 10, 26 lighter to start a fire. This is a 70-page, spiral bound field resource which includes keys, descriptions, and photos to aid in identification of native and noxious thistles. - UWyo Extension, Plants poisonous to livestock in Montana and Wyoming: Considerations for reducing production losses. Regional mountain-building events drive the uplifts that form most major mountain ranges like the Uintas. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Solomons Seal 16 The berries of dwarf and low bilberries are classically dark blue, but smaller than traditional commercial blueberries. A glossary and index are included, as are a number of illustrations of rare plants known from the region. I certainly enjoy collecting the information and putting it together and hope to continue not only with this website but with more books to come. 45 - 1 free 1 year membership in the [Grow] Network Core Community, a $239 value. Roughfruited fairybells Anyone on or off Facebook Edible & Medicinal Plants of the Uinta Mountains: Seasonal Herb Walk Ascending to a staggering 13,528' the Uinta Mountains of Northeast Utah are the most massive in the state. [ Homepage We're on a mission to support everyone in healing themselves, and our Earth, by growing their own food and medicines. Juniper 7, 21, 22, 23, 29, 38, If youve seen a few photos of it, youll know it when you see it, so our best advice is to study pictures before heading outside. Fanweed 17 Spring beauty 29, 53 Utah's best "beginner" edible alpine berries are raspberries, currants, blueberries and wintergreen. Silybum marianum 47 The eastern Uinta Mountains did not accumulate enough ice to form glaciers due to their lower elevation, but they were no doubt covered in snow much of each year. Lake weather station recorded rain and sleet. Mulberries tend to be a bit harder for hikers to identify, simply because so many people havent had them before. Agricultural Information Bulletin Number 415. This is a large pamphlet, not a book. Although there are other more productive alpine areas, such as the Boulder Mountains, the Uintas are much closer to most of us living along the Wasatch Front, so thats where I focus. Verbascum thapsus 32 Sand fringedpod 23 We highly recommend enrolling in a foraging course and reading a field guide, like the Foraging for Survival: Edible Wild Plants of North America, for more detailed guidance.Furthermore, while many of the plants on our list are fairly easy to identify, its important to note that misidentifying plants can be dangerous. Type above and press Enter to search. Witchgrass 37 Orach 35 Later, a normal fault developed along the reactivated suture zone that formed the northern boundary of a Neoproterozoic (770 to 740 million-year-old) basin in which thick sand, gravel, and mud accumulatedtodays Uinta Mountain Group and the core of the Uinta Mountains. Skunkbush 25 I have grown yellow dock in my garden for a few years now and I enjoy its young leaves that have almost a lemon flavor to them. This information is available as a pdf document. fremontii 21 Plateau 23 All are very yummy to eat, raw or cooked, but are challenging to harvest as they are usually hand-picked one at a time. Clo See more Health Hiking Alternative medicine Greenthread 23 But, since there are so many different types of mulberry trees, wed recommend getting a book like Elias and Dykemans Edible Wild Plants to help you with identification. Almost everyone who has visited the Uintas has noticed the many bright reddish-orange currants on the waist-high prickly plants often found in patches in full sun. Okra 10, 26 nigrum 13 B U Curly dock 59 However, if you do eat wild cherries, be sure to spit out the seeds as these can cause gastrointestinal problems when eaten in large quantities. Youll often find them in Georgia around early April, but do take care when harvesting them. This checkerbloom 10 But shivering and without means to make a fire, their core Its better to miss out on a tasty berry-eating opportunity than to get seriously ill. That being said, be warned! Revised in 2011. Please try your request again later. disoriented as they trudged down the rugged canyon that bears the headwaters of the Weber spp. ]. 3 free 3 month memberships in the [Grow] Network Core Community, valued at $59 each Instead, you can actually take the leaves of the sassafras tree and use them to add flavor to your soups or other dishes on the trail. Amaranth 4, 24, 35 Even has warnings of plants that could be toxic and others nutritional value. Berberis aquifolium var. Learn how your comment data is processed. , first published by the USDA Forest Service in 1986 and updated in 2014 and 2016, is a comprehensive field guide to approx. geyeri 54 4 copies of the Grow Your Own Groceries DVD video set, valued at $43 each pair drove 50 miles from their Park City condominium to the Crystal Lake Trailhead located edible plants in the uinta mountains. Twincrest onion 54 Every dollar helps me to continue building more content for you through this website and will allow me to keep the website free of advertising. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Claytonia lanceolata 53 Uintas, there's plenty of water, fish and edible plants, but there's no way to fend off the cold if one isn't dressed for it and can't start a fire. The publication also describes environmental and management conditions leading to livestock poisoning along with management considerations to prevent or minimize impacts. Powells amaranth 4 Registration includes all required fees and permits for Rocky Mountain National Park. tuberosus 57 Anticlea 3 The Uinta strain is reputed to taste better than those available commercially. dipping to 29 degrees and leaving several inches of snow blanketing the area. baccata 60 I knew very little about the topic at the time but as I drove into this activity I was quickly hooked. 63 Perfect size and packed full of great info. nuttallii 27 In the angustissima 61 , Dimensions Spanish bayonet 61 Nettle 33 2) Learn about common, traditional, and historic uses of wild plants; plant parts used, and methods of . Blue Mustard As this is not an inclusive list of all the wildflowers in our area, we will add to it periodically. 31 It is fairly sour, though, so enjoy wood sorrel in moderation! Hookers evening primrose Twoneedle pinyon 38 Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Currant 7, 13, 18 Middle Jurassic formations transition from mostly marine beds of theArapien Formation in the west to more nearshore, tidal flat, and fluvial beds of the Carmel Formation in the east. oils 58 However, I agree with the late Ardean Watts, founder of the Utah Mushroom Society, who always claimed that all mushrooms are best when sauted in real butter. Who can argue with wild mushrooms cooked over fire with fresh trout? Cloaked with thick coniferous forests and dotted with over 1,000 mountain lakes the area is absolutely teaming with biological life. Although you can dig up the roots of the sassafras tree and boil them to make a tea, we dont recommend doing so on the trail since that damages the tree. The flavor when young is like a sweet radish and the plant gets more spicy as it grows but is never really bitter or too much to take. The other common alpine currant is jet black, has no spines, tastes great raw. Husk tomato 19 Cymopterus glomeratus 44 Panicum capillare 37 Smooth sumac 25 The largest one is huge, found worldwide in similar alpine areas, and appreciated by many chefs. Most people can easily identify the heirloom raspberry, "Heritage," that was probably introduced by the Mormon pioneers. aureus 27 R 2 large heirloom seed collections from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, valued at $103 each Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium It has been used by humans for millennia as a type of medicinal plant as some people find that it can help with an upset stomach. Ive always loved the outdoors and my dad did teach me about Watercress and wild asparagus while growing up and those were experiences that I truly treasure. That being said, most aggregate berries (e.g., berries that look like raspberries) are edible. The oldest rocks exposed in the Uinta Mountains are the 1.7 billion-year-old metamorphic rocks of the Red Creek Quartzite exposed in a small part of the eastern Uintas on Goslin Mountain and in Jesse Ewing Canyon north of Browns Park. Great Basin Desert 2 Manioc 60 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. He needed somebody to talk about edible plants that the pioneers . valiant effort by Search and Rescue teams Wetherton and Beverly were not Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2022. This publication describes signs of poisoning and livestock affected, toxic doses and factors influencing toxicity, and the habitats where these poisonous plants grow in Montana and Wyoming. Although most non-edible plants and fungi simply cause stomach aches, there are some, like monkshood, which can be deadly.So, when in doubt, play it safe. Monkey flower 30 Bracken fern 8 Callirhoe involucrata 10 Colorado 1, 2, 12, 20, 38, 46 I love to eat fresh picked purslane right in the heat of the middle of summer. cernuum 54 Although they look very similar to blueberries, huckleberries are their own type of berry. kennedyi 27 A Survival Still emergency water purification still, a $288 value There are many different types of mulberry trees out there, but most are quite small (no more than about 30ft/9m). Hopi tea 23 Other resources in conjunction with this plant guide can be found atwyomingnativegardens.org. Prior to deposition of Cambrian strata about 550 million years ago, the basin was inverted along the same zone of weakness and the Uinta Mountain Group was slightly uplifted and broadly folded into the initial Uinta arch (also called the Uinta-Cottonwood-Tooele arch). Thinleaf orach 35 The variety is tender and yummy and can produce two crops a year like some of those in our own back yards. honeysuckle 51 All three can be cooked in a variety of ways. The second most sought-after shroom is the classic yellow chanterelle. elder 14 Smartweed 43 Redroot pigweed 4 parviflorus 46 G Gunnisons mariposa lily 27 Amazon has encountered an error. Yellowdock 43, 59 When in doubt, its best not to eat them as making a mistake in your identification can lead to serious illness. J Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. Barberry 21 seed 52 Stop in at 204 East Sage in Lyman, Monday-Thursday 8-4. 20140812 Chenopodium album by AnRo0002. White checkerbloom 10 repens 12 Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. You might recognize the name wintergreen from some of your favorite chewing gum flavors. Canadian gooseberry 18 If it's a seasonal plant, it tells you when to find it. Between 70 and 34 million years ago, the Uinta Mountains took shape during the Laramide orogeny (mountain-building event). Portulaca Oleracea by Isidre Blanc. California nettle 33 Amaranthus 4 Prepare botanical medicines like pharmacists of the past - correctly! Twinberry 51 , ISBN-13 Then, you can boil it and season it however you like to have a simple meal on the trail. Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022. W Elderberry syrup 14 Please use a different way to share. . Tomatillo 19 Lathyrus 3 oak 34 Plains 10 Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Acer negundo 7 maculosa 43 Frenchweed 17 hymenosepalus 59 appears much different from Long Lake than it does from the trailhead. The Traverse Mountains form a nearly east-west-oriented spur of the Wasatch Range that crosses Interstate 15 at Point of the Mountain. Nightshade 19 Urtica dioica ssp. Once again it is easy to identify though it does have some variations to it depending on location and nutrients provided. This booklet was compiled by Wyoming Natural Diversity Database lead botanist Bonnie Heidel, along with the Biodiversity Institute, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Forest Service for publication by Wyoming Extension Service. Over the decades we had learned to identify and eat so many wild foods (even in our own back yards!) Natural Resources Map & Bookstore spring beauty 6, 29, 53 Oh, and some people actually enjoy roasting the roots of the chicory plant and grinding them up to make a coffee-like substitute, though this can be tricky to do on the trail. Licensed under CC0 via Wikimedia Commons. Wild spinach is another great edible with good flavor and this one can handle the heat so it will be available well into the summer months. Most hikers on the Appalachian Trail pack their own backpacking-style meals. parviflora 26 (877) 799-3878. If you find the information in this website helpful I greatly appreciate any donations you are willing to send my way. Another very tasty option while you hike, wood sorrel (also called oxalis) is a type of edible green leaf that you can find in forested terrain. Sagebrush 6 and College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Lemonade berry 7, 25 4 copies of the Alternatives To Dentists DVD video, valued at $33 each Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. ][ Updates ],