>>486848>I'm assuming this isn't purely a mix of a bunch of sourcesIt is a mix of sources. You can never rely on a single source for any information like this. There's nothing that is comprehensive enough. This is due to the fact that the world is big and everyone does not live in the same place where the same plants grow.
A good source of information is google. But, a better link to start you off may be:
http://www.eattheweeds.com/http://www.eattheweeds.com/archive/A tip for googling. If you need to search only 1 site for info use "site:sitename" in the search. Like this:
common plantain site:
eattheweeds.comIf you want only PDF documents or other file type use, "filetype:fileextention". Like this:
common plantain filetype:PDF
Use them together like this:
common plantain site:
extension.usu.edu filetype:PDF
The best thing you can do it research a list of all the edible plants in your area and/or the areas you'll visit. Then do more in depth research in to proper uses. Be weary of websites and info that parrot/copy other websites' info, especially those that obviously have never used the plant themselves. Sure you may be able to use x flower seed to make bannock but they don't mention that seed is a laxative and you'll have to take an several uncomfortable craps soon after. Not cool if you are on a 5 mile hike or need to conserve water. Others will say that x plant is edible but not mention what parts are/are not nor how to use them effectively. Like common plantain's leaves are horrific if you get the biggest, darkest, oldest and trying chewing on it. It'll be bitter and stringy as hell. Instead, you pick the younger, lighter-colored leaves, dice them up across the grain, and either eat them in salad with other plants or cook them like collards/spinach. Their roots are not worth eating.
