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Ecoregion

Ozark Highlands Foraging Calendar

Cherty limestone plateau of Missouri and Arkansas covered in oak-hickory forest. Excellent morel, chanterelle, and hen of the woods habitat; pawpaws, persimmons, and wild grapes are abundant in creek bottoms.

80 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.

43 species at peak or shoulder in June