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Ecoregion

Mojave Desert Foraging Calendar

Hot low desert of southern Nevada and southeastern California. Seasonal foraging includes barrel cactus fruit, desert willow flowers, mesquite pods, and wolfberries; all require timing around heat and water availability.

63 edible species recorded here

Peak and shoulder ratings are rough guidance, not a schedule. Microclimate, elevation, and the year's weather can shift any species by weeks.

These pages are educational reference only. Never use them as your sole basis for deciding whether something is safe to eat. Always cross-reference a field guide, take a class, or go out with an experienced forager before harvesting anything.

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42 species at peak or shoulder in August