You've found a running stream and just started learning what's safe to eat ...
You begin to think ... I'd like something a little tastier, maybe some seasoning and MEAT
The river is teeming with life like this fella ...
The common crayfish is a freshwater crustacean that's easy to catch with a bucket and some bread.
There are even some fish in the shallow water (minnows look out ... there's a bigger fish now!)
But food without seasoning gets a little boring.
What to do???
Walk along the river until you find this...
Fennel tastes a bit like licorice and every part of the plant (stem, seed, flower, and root bulb) is edible. The fennel plant is a good source of vitamin A, Iron, sugar, and water. It's relatively "safe" compared to other plants because it isn't easily confused with its poisonous counterparts.
Usually you'll find this tasty plant in places where there is water either nearby or underground.
Fennel can also be brewed into a tea to aid with constipation and stomach upset.
Photo's are original (I had to balance on rocks to get one of that 8 inch long crayfish) taken by 
This is part of a series on survivalism in the wild.
