What grows naturally in Alaska?
Wild Berries of Alaska
- Salmonberry. Salmonberries are, without a doubt, the most abundant. …
- Blueberry. Then you have blueberries. …
- Crowberry. Let’s not forget crowberries. …
- Watermelon Berry. Perhaps my favorite find so far are watermelon berries! …
- Russian Berry.
What animals are edible in Alaska?
Eating Game Meat
| Species | Protein % | Calories (Kcal/100g*) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 23.6 | 135 |
| Deer (Mule) | 23.7 | 145 |
| Deer (Sitka) | 21.5 | 117 |
| Elk | 22.8 | 137 |
What can you forage in the Arctic?
Wild edible plants of the Arctic – So far north, so many options: lyme grass, silverweed, rumex, spruce…
- the syrup from Birch trees, eat Angelica roots.
- spice the food with Lovage.
- cook the nutritious Dandelion, Chickweed and Nettle greens.
- harvest endless Blueberries, Currants and other wild berries, by late summer.
What berries can you eat in Alaska?
Common Edible Berries of Interior Alaska
- Alaska Blueberry – Vaccinium uliginosum. …
- Raspberry – Rubus idaeus. …
- Low-bush Cranberry – Vaccinium vitis idaea. …
- High-bush Cranberry – Viburnum edule. …
- Northern Red Currant – Ribes triste. …
- Crowberry – Empetrum nigrum. …
- Caution! …
- Berry picking basics & helpful hints.
What should I eat to survive winter?
Best foods to eat to survive a winter cold
- Vegetables. …
- Oats. …
- Soup & Broth. …
- Chickpeas. …
- Greek Yogurt. …
- Berries, Citrus, Avocados, and Bananas. …
- Eggs. …
- Water, Coconut Water, and Hot Teas.
What greens can you eat in the Arctic?
Few vegetables can grow easily near the North Pole, though greens are the best adapted for such harsh climates — many species can even withstand frost. Beets, turnips, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, mustard and collards are all raised in northern Alaska and other arctic regions.
Can you eat Canadian lettuce?
Edible parts of Canada Lettuce:
Young leaves and stems – raw or cooked. Cooked and eaten as greens.
Is tall blue lettuce the same as wild lettuce?
Blue wood lettuce or tall blue lettuce, Lactuca biennia, is a common species of wild lettuce. The accounts we have read are contradictory: some say it is edible, some not. The leaves can be very bitter. We use very young leaves in smoothies with other greens.