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Edible Native Plants

Russ Cohen picking Black Walnuts
Russ Cohen picking Black Walnuts

Wild edibles expert Russ Cohen looks for tasty native species in fields, forests and vacant parcels. On The Point, we talk with Cohen about the many edible native species in the northeast and his efforts to replace invasive plant species with edible ones.
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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.