Are Tree Leaves Edible? Can You Eat Them? These 10 Are

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Foraging is a skill that is seldom taught in society but is one of the best ways to get food in lean times, or even just for fun. It is because of this lack of education that a lot of people don’t know the abundance of wild food that is both free and healthier than what you can find in a grocery store. A lot of these incredible foods can be found right under your nose, even in your own backyard or on a local trail. Most people think of berries or fiddleheads when they think of foraging but did you know that there is some nutrition to be found in tree leaves? Yes, there are a variety of tree leaves that are safe to eat and can even provide certain nutrition. This includes leaves from maples, sassafras, and willow trees. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE