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Miner's Lettuce
Wild Foods Menu:

Acorn
Cactus
Carob
Dandelion
Epazote
Lambsquarter
Mallow
Miners lettuce
Mustard
Nasturtium
Sowthistle

    A very tender spring plant, Miners Lettuce is most commonly found in the cooler mountain areas.

    Miners Lettuce is a delicious salad green.

These pages are intended to be an aid to learning about wild edibles -- but cannot substitute for the essential training one needs to get from a knowledgeable guide.

The ONLY "thumbrule" worth knowing:
Know your plants! 
"When in doubt, do without!"