User:DennisDaniels/Edible Desert Plants
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List of Edible Desert Plants These are plants known to have been eaten by humans.
Inclusion on this list does not imply safety. Although most of these leaves are wholesome and unproblematic foods, many require special attention to avoid poisoning. Many species are safe to eat only after special processing. Depending on the species, this may mean cooking, boiling and changing water one or more times, drying, or some more specialized processing. Some species are safe in small quantities but become dangerous in large quantities or with long-term consumption. Some species include both poisonous and nonpoisonous forms, so that safe consumption requires the identification of the subspecies or cultivar. It is unwise to eat any unfamiliar plant without positive identification and trustworthy information about its safety.