Native plants are the foundation of nature's web of life, supporting a plethora of insects, who in turn nourish songbirds and other cherished species. Furthermore, many wild edibles are used as human food. Jams, soups, bread, and other pleasures may be made from Missouri's wild flora. Fruit from persimmon and pawpaw trees, for example, may be utilized to make a variety of delights, as can nuts from black walnut and hickory trees. Wild Edibles from Nature Many diverse varieties of wild foods are both healthful and tasty. While you may hunt for these delicacies in the woods, it is preferable to plant your edible indigenous, which serve to sustain pollinating insects, which in turn helps pollinate your vegetable and fruit gardens. This post will just touch on a handful of the amazing wild foods found in Missouri. Cattails Cattails, Typha latifolia, may be found in ditches, wetlands, marshes, and ponds. These fuzzy beauties, sometimes known as bullrush, are a source of wild food. ...