Tag: Poplar trees

Native peoples in North America and Europe have historically used the inner bark and other parts of poplar trees as valuable food sources, particularly during famines. Are poplar trees edible? Yes, they are, but understanding which parts are safe and how to prepare them is essential for any modern forager.

Propolis, or "bee glue," is a resinous mixture created by honeybees to seal and protect their hives from disease and predators. The source of this substance, however, is not the bee itself but the natural resins collected from a diverse range of plants, trees, buds, and sap flows. The specific botanical origin of propolis varies greatly depending on the local flora where the bees forage.