i can't tell you all how much it bothers me to read edible plant guides written by people who seem never to have even encountered some of the plants they write about. it's one thing to repeat well documented assertion that a given plant is edible, but when an author espouses uses for a plant that are ridiculous i cringe and wonder how many people have been disappointed.
for example, i'm reading a guide which, beyond simply stating that even the seeds of purslane are edible, the author suggests making flour from them. i defy the author to make enough flour for a single bisquit or damper in an afternoon. lets say 150 calories.
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