>>2201217One of the most overlooked roots are wild parsnips. Almost every roadside, old field, and disturbed river bank in the northeast and midwest are covered with them. You can drive along any highway there in june/july and pass mile after mile of these big yellow flowers. Theres literally millions upon millions of calories out there that essentially none of gets used by humans. And they're an invasive species do we could and should harvest as many as possible.