Each edible plant is shown in a full-color photograph for easy identification.

A map identifies the geographic areas where the plant grows in the wild. The card face explains warnings, characteristics, uses, plant parts, aliases, and special cooking hints.

For examples, the steams, leaves, flowers, and hips of roses can be eaten raw, sautéed or steamed. Edible Wild Foods deck comes with a key chain to keep the cards handy during hikes and camping trips. This deck is ideal for hikers, campers, scouts, survival experts, and gourmet cooks. Wild Foods Playing Cards have traditional suit marks and can be used for many fun card games.