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Edible Native Plants

Mary Williamson
Russ Cohen picking Black Walnuts

As the natural world shifts from brown to green, many start planning their vegetable gardens. Wild edibles expert Russ Cohen has a different approach: he looks for native species in fields, forests and vacant parcels that make for good nibbling. We talk with Cohen about the many edible native species in the northeast and his efforts to replace invasive plant species with edible ones.

Russ Cohen will be speaking at the Falmouth Historical Society Thursday April 11th at 7pm.

More about Russ Cohen

List of edible wild plants native to the Northeast

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Mindy Todd is the host and producer of <i>The Point</i> on WCAI which examines critical issues for Cape Cod and the Islands. She brings more than 40 years of experience in radio and television to WCAI.