Safety Hub
Foragely is a learning tool. Here's exactly how it protects you — and what it can never do.
In an emergency
If someone ate a plant and feels unwell, or a child or pet ate an unknown plant, don't wait for an identification. Call now.
For pets, call your vet or an animal poison line.
How our safety gates work
Foragely never says a plant is safe to eat from photos. Recipes and nutrition only appear when all three are true:
- Confidence is HIGH
- The plant is known to be edible with caution
- You've shown at least 3 different parts (like leaf, stem and flower)
If a plant could be confused with a deadly lookalike — like poison hemlock, water hemlock, foxglove, death camas or lily of the valley — it stays unconfirmed.
Why we never identify mushrooms
Mushroom mistakes can be fatal, and photos can't show the details experts need. Please contact a local mycological society.
Forage responsibly
- Never pull up a plant you're unsure about — photograph leaves, stems and flowers instead.
- Follow local rules and never harvest protected or rare species.
- Avoid roadsides, sprayed areas and polluted water.
- Take only a small portion and leave plenty for wildlife and regrowth.
- Confirm every plant in person with an experienced local forager before eating it.
Herbal and medicinal information
Historical and folk uses are shared for learning, not as medical advice. Talk to a doctor before using any plant medicinally — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, giving it to children, taking medication or have a health condition.