Edible Wild Plants: A North American Field Guide to Over 200 Natural Foods

"Beautiful color photographs . . . temptingly arranged."--The Library Letter

Planning an outdoor adventure? Make sure to consult this information-packed and photo-filled North American field guide--arranged by season and region--before you go

Already a huge success in previous editions, this must-have field guide now features a fresh new cover, as well as nearly 400 color photos and detailed information on more than 200 species of edible plants all across North America.

With all the plants conveniently organized by season, enthusiasts will find it very simple to locate and identify their desired ingredients. Each entry includes images, plus facts on the plant's habitat, physical properties, harvesting, preparation, and poisonous look-alikes. The introduction contains tempting recipes and there's a quick-reference seasonal key for each plant.


Author: Thomas Elias, Peter Dykeman
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Published: 04/01/2009
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.28h x 5.42w x 0.69d
ISBN13: 9781402767159
ISBN10: 1402767153
BISAC Categories:
- Nature | Plants | General
- Cooking | Specific Ingredients | Natural Foods
- Nature | Reference