4. Plant Identification Basics

Learning key features to identify plants safely, including morphology, habitat, and seasonality.

Variety of plant shapes

Noticing Different Kinds of Plants

Sorting before naming.

Various edible plant parts

Types of Edible Plants

Leaves, roots, shoots, flowers, and more.

Wild berries on a low bush

Main Features of Edible Berries

Approachable, but not automatic.

A mushroom emerging from soil

Main Features of Edible Mushrooms

Mushrooms require extra care.

A phone identifying a plant

Technologies to Assist in Identifying Plants

Apps and tools as companions, not replacements.