06-25-2012, 07:52 AM
On a more serious note, i do have a little knowledge of what food is available and where to look for it whether i'm in the bush or the sea. For instance, the new shoots from the humble fern is quite edible
![[Image: pikopiko.jpg]](http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee471/ellavamp/pikopiko.jpg)
As is this common plant, which is related to the dandelion and quite often mistaken for a weed. Commonly known as sows thistle or hare's lettuce, it's quite nutritious. We (being maori) call it Puha.
![[Image: Puha.jpg]](http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee471/ellavamp/Puha.jpg)
As is this common plant, which is related to the dandelion and quite often mistaken for a weed. Commonly known as sows thistle or hare's lettuce, it's quite nutritious. We (being maori) call it Puha.