Trees and Shrubs - Edible Species This is a list of edible species found on this site, in order by the Common Name that is used for each species on this site. Click Here for a list of Poisonous Species PLEASE NOTE: **YOU**, and ONLY YOU, are responsible for determining whether a particular species of plant is edible, what parts are edible and when, and how to safely prepare/cook it. When considering whether to eat a particular plant, you need to be very sure of its identification. Many poisonings have happened due to misidentification! The indications on this website as to edibility should be considered an overall summary only, and NOT a definitive source of information about edibility of various species.