He spent the night huddled under a lean-to of pine branches, clutching the book to his chest like a talisman.
With no cell service and his pack lost to the river, Elias sat on a damp log and opened the guide. His stomach roared. The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants, Mushr...
He flipped to the section on mushrooms. His eyes darted from a cluster of pure white fungi growing on a decaying log to the detailed sketches in the book. He spent the night huddled under a lean-to
Turning the page, he focused on plants. He scanned the forest floor until he spotted a low-growing plant with distinct, three-lobed leaves and small green berries. He cross-referenced it with the guide. The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants, Mushr...