The arctic willow is a shrub that never exceeds more than 60 centimeters (24 inches) in height and grows in clumps that form dense mats on the tundra.
Arctic Willow – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
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Amaranth – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
All parts are edible, but some may have sharp spines you should remove before eating. The young plants or the growing tips of older plants are an excellent vegetable.
Almond – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
The almond tree, which sometimes grows to 12.2 meters (40 feet), looks like a peach tree. The fresh almond fruit resembles a gnarled, unripe peach and grows in clusters.
Agave – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Agave or Aloe Vera plant (several hundred Agave species) These edible plants have large clusters of thick, fleshy leaves borne close to the ground and surrounding a central stalk. The plants flower only once, then die. They produce a massive flower stalk. Where to the Agave plant in the wild Agaves prefer dry, open areas.…
Acacia – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Acacia (also known as Needle Bush) is a spreading, usually short tree with spines and alternate compound leaves. Its individual leaflets are small.
Abal – edible wild plant – how to find, identify, prepare, and other uses for survival.
Abal plant (Calligonum comosum) The abal is one of the few shrubby plants that exist in the shady deserts. This plant grows to about 1.2 meters (4 feet), and its branches look like wisps from a broom. The stiff, green branches produce an abundance of flowers in March and April. Where to find the Abal…
How to prevent and treat shock in an injured person.
Shock is a life threatening condition that usually results from severe physiological stress and/or the lack of sufficient blood flow. Any injured person can go into shock. To prevent or reduce harm from shock, you must treat an injured person appropriately.
Bleeding – how to control bleeding in the wild.
Serious bleeding must be controlled immediately or the victim may die within minutes. Here’s how to control bleeding using basic tools in a wilderness survival situation.
In the wilderness, poor hygiene can kill you – the importance of personal hygiene in a survival situation.
One of the leading causes of death in long-term survival situations is infections and disease. Both leading causes are directly related to personal hygiene. Cleanliness is extremely important to your survival.
The most important survival lesson of all – all about water and dehydration in a survival situation.
Introduction Your body loses water through normal bodily processes such as sweating and urination. A person loses and therefore requires an average of 2 to 3 liters of water daily. Environmental factors such as heat, cold, and altitude as well as your level of activity can cause your body to lose even more water. In…
