Edible & Medicinal Plants Midwest Guide

The possible benefits of wild plants for human health and well-being are extensive! Early settlers from England and Europe brought their knowledge of edible plants and medical treatments with them to the New World. Indigenous peoples too developed a widespread knowledge of edible and medicinal plants. With this pamphlet, you can use this valuable information to find the common species present in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Additional information included in this guide includes

• Habitats where desirable species are located

• How to harvest plants in an environmentally sustainable manner. Become aware of the plants that are poisonous to touch.

• Identifying poisonous plants that may also be encountered. With this guide, you will look at the plant life around you in a whole new light!