Edible Wild Plants
A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species
Author: James Kavanagh, Waterford Press and Raymond Leung Series: Pocket Naturalist Guide Series
Edible Wild Plants is a unique guide to berries, nuts, leaves and plants found in North America. Detailed color illustrations and groupings help the novice and expert nature lover identify edible vegetation. Printed on laminate material and folded for easy storage and retrieval, this is an invaluable resource.
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Edible Wild Plants is a unique guide to berries, nuts, leaves and plants found in North America. Detailed color illustrations and groupings help the novice and expert nature lover identify edible vegetation. Printed on laminate material and folded for easy storage and retrieval, this is an invaluable resource.
Description
Some wild edible plants have poisonous look-alikes, and it is important to know the difference when harvesting. Edible Wild Plants is a simplified guide to familiar and widespread species of edible berries, nuts, leaves and roots found in North America. This beautifully illustrated guide identifies over 100 familiar species and includes information on how to harvest their edible parts. It also includes a section on dangerous poisonous plants to avoid that have contact poisons that can blister skin. This convenient guide is a portable source of practical information and ideal for field use.
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About the Author
Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.
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Edible Wild Plants, An Introduction to Familiar North American Species, is a must-have reference guide for beginners and experts alike. This indispensable guide identifies common species of edible and poisonous plants found throughout North America. It also provides helpful tips on harvesting fruit and berries, nuts and seeds, and leaves. The Pocket Naturalist series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations)
Some wild edible plants have poisonous look-alikes, and it is important to know the difference when harvesting. Edible Wild Plants is a simplified guide to familiar and widespread species of edible berries, nuts, leaves and roots found in North America. This beautifully illustrated guide identifies over 100 familiar species and includes information on how to harvest their edible parts. It also includes a section on dangerous poisonous plants to avoid that have contact poisons that can blister skin. This convenient guide is a portable source of practical information and ideal for field use.
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