Most Dangerous Wild Plants I've Eaten...and I survived

Four wild foods I ate that could potentially kill you. One of these wild foods is very common but too much of it can be deadly. Two of these wild foods can be eaten only if prepared properly. Another one is simply the most dangerous tree on the planet. Have you seen or experienced any of these plants?

Key moments:
00:00 Intro
00:09 Manchineel
02:42 Xanthosoma
04:50 Skunk cabbage
06:22 Prickly pear

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[ChadZuberAdventures]

"What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger!"

[Zikofj]

Thanks for the shotout brother . I remember feeling so relieved after seeing you still standing on top of the hill . That was certainly a good learning opportunity for me as well . Great informative video .

[artiomcybov]

I really like the fact that Chad is actually referencing and teaching instead of just showing off the skill.

[aimfar]

This just proves how much of a chad Chad is

[ravenrock]

Chad, you just saved somebody with this vid. Thk you. Much respect for covering the cactus pear episode, most people couldn't have.

[bradlafferty]

Ooouch! Compaction is painful, to say nothing of burnt mouth and extreme nausea. You are lucky to have no permanent damage! Thanks for sharing these stories!

[madmo]

Love hearing stories like this from your adventures. Thanks Chad!

[KrawmKruach]

i grew up in the Sonoran desert, ate my fair share of prickly pear, had heard of something simmilar to what happened to you when i was a kid. even from the native tribes, they always said to eat pears with other things otherwise it could make you very sick....didnt know this was the reason.
glad you made it bub.

[tocophotography]

Wow, never actually heard of someone eating from the Manchineel tree, amazing story! Glad you both ended up okay.

[jacobstowe]

Thanks for being real, authentic and truthful with us chad.

[hnwuztr]

Elephant ears here. A runaway plant here in nz . Mistakenly fried and tasted but didn't swallow just yet despite the taro taste. I felt my mouth getting sore. It affects your salivatory glands. I had to stand in the doorway for 8 hours with a goob hanging from mouth to floor. Yes I long sticky strand.
I'll remember that.

[jonstfrancis]

Good message Chad, I remember the prickly pear seeds! Skunk Cabbage looks like an Aroid, ugh those are generally poisonous(?), we have one in England that looks a bit like that called Adders' meat because of the toxin in it. I once ate some wild peas I'd never seen before because well peas are good but then later heard that there are actually poisonous peas in the wild!

[PRINCESSDREAMYLYN]

Thank you for covering this topic. I think those who are going to do wild foraging should know what they are eating and the possible issues with the foods they find. Preparation of some plants is so important and if you don't know don't eat! I've never gotten sick but that's only because i knew the plants well that I have eaten. Those who wish to learn more about wild edibles should go with someone out in the field and learn from someone who has knowledge and experience, at least until you gain some information on how to identify plants and know if they have a poisonous look alike. Knowledge is valuable. Thank you for sharing.

[voneschenbachmusic]

Phew! Glad you are OK Chad! Kudos for releasing this PSA episode!

[dwaynewladyka]

It is good to know what you are eating, when foraging for wild plants, and wild edibles. You have to be 100% sure. Thanks for sharing this. Cheers, Chad! ✌️

[ZameerAhmed-mgch]

You are the real hero chad, every word of your mouth shows your efforts and experiences.

[sziklamester]

Actually these experiences and advices helps people to avoid these things. I am glad you shared these and glad you survived.

[CREDLACE]

Reminds me of a tip a Toxicologist said in one of those informative videos "if it's in the grocery store, it's safe to eat, be extremely careful when foraging the wilderness for food"

[sheilam]

That is a great visual of the seeds in a compacted state in the intestine. I'm sure it helped someone understand why this state should be avoided at all costs given how painful it is and how many treatments and days it took to remedy the situation. All the rest of the plants you shared your experience with is just as valuable. Thx for doing this, filming it and sharing it with us. 👍👍👍👍👍

[IvanIsYda_]

A type of Wild Xanthosoma is found here in the tropics, and we have a superstition where we cant speak, sing, or do much else while peeling off the stems and cutting the roots. I later found out that this is so that when preparing the plant/root, we work faster and more efficiently otherwise our hand will start getting irritated from the sap if we take too long preparing them