The Useful Plants of Chernarus

[gemellus 77]

If you've been following the devs on Twitter, you might know that the devs are currently incorporating wild plants that can be used by us, such as golden rod:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldenrod

 

So, I decided to take a look at a bunch of plants that fit into DayZ:

 

Gooseberries

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gooseberry

 

Tasty berries that can be dried, canned, or turned into a syrup. Found throughout Eurasia, and according to wikipedia, its very common in villages in the Czech Republic.

 

Foxtail Grass

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxtail_(diaspore)

 

Common throughout eastern Europe; produces wheat-like seeds that are edible

 

Beech Nuts

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beech

Not only does beechwood make excellent firewood and leaves a tasty smoky flavor to meats, the fatty nuts coming from this centeral and northern european tree can be eaten

 

Chaga Mushroom

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inonotus_obliquus

This ugly black fungus has been used in eastern European traditional medicine for hundreds of years. Found on birch trees, it is used as an anti-inflammatory, cancer treatment, and immunotherapy.

 

Chamomile 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Chamomile

Common alongside Eurasian roads and landfills, Chamomile has many uses, such as anti-bacterial, upset stomachs, and anti-inflammation

 

Sunflowers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunflower

Although originating in North America, sunflowers became very popular in Russia in the 18 century due to being Lent-friendly. Not only are the seeds tasty and the oil can be used for human consumption, but it can also be turned into a biofuel. Sunflowers are already in the game, but the model is from ARMA II and is kinda outdated,

[Kronons 98]

I like your ideas! I'm sure they'll add more plants and interactions with them. But I see it much later down the development line.

[TrampledByTurtles 78]

Personally want to see more edible plants in the game myself

[grindstone50k 208]

Yes, more usable flora and fauna are central to a real survival experience.