Nov 8 2022
The Lenape use hundreds of plants for food, including species that historically were planted in extensive fields and gardens that were cleared and managed using fire and other tools. Cultivated species include the “Three Sisters” trio of corn (maize), squash, and beans that are grown together using the companion planting technique (learn more here). Wild foods that are gathered or foraged include the nuts and berries of numerous species of trees, shrubs, and herbs, as well as underground structures such as tubers, corms, and rhizomes of species like sunchokes, cattails, and water lilies. Many foraged foods are processed further before eating; learn more by exploring the stories below.