Wolfberry | Foraging Wild Edibles in the Desert

Hey folks! I am back with another wild desert plant highlight today! The spring shrubs are in full bloom and there is an edible berry only feet from my front yard! Meet the Wolfberry, or Lycium torreyi: a relative of the Asian goji berry. This amazing desert plant loves dry conditions, tons of sunlight, and alkaline soil. Different species can be found all over the southwestern United States and Mexico. This lovely berry is great dried, cooked, or fresh (though you want to eat them fresh in limited quantities.) They are packed full of antioxidants and bursting with a fresh tart flavor. Come along with me today as I harvest and talk all about the desert wolfberry! All About Mesquite:    • The Ultimate Desert Plant: Mesquite Tree U...   Book references: Southwest Foraging by John Slattery Foraging Arizona by Christopher Nyerges ❤️THANK YOU for your continued support on this channel! To send me Snail Mail: P.O. Box 654 Fairacres, NM 88033-0655 -If you love watching garden tours, click here!    • Garden Tours-2023   -If you would like to support the growth of our farm in other ways, any blessing from our wishlist is appreciated. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... -Feel free to message me or connect with us on Instagram!   / thefiresidefarms   -Find us on Facebook as well! -Music Source: Epidemic Sound Fellow audiophiles, this site has some awesome jams! Sign up through this link to get a 30-day free trial https://share.epidemicsound.com/29h1mm