Is Sweetfern Edible? A Comprehensive Guide to Foraging and Use
                                
                                
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                                Sweetfern, a plant native to North America, was historically used by Indigenous communities for its medicinal properties and as a food source. Is sweetfern edible? This aromatic shrub, despite its deceptive name, is indeed safe to consume when properly identified and prepared.