Is Water Smartweed Edible? A Forager's Guide to Identification and Safe Consumption
                                
                                
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                                Multiple sources, including Native American historical records, confirm that water smartweed (Persicaria amphibia) has a long history of human consumption. However, proper identification is crucial for safe foraging, as is understanding the necessary preparation steps for this common wetland plant.