Name: A Peterson Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants
ISBN: 9780395926222

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Why This Clicks

Field to Table

A practical guide to recognizing edible wild plants—and the poisonous lookalikes worth knowing.

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Plant identification across eastern and central North America
A connection between wild plants, seasonal habitats, and food

Expect

More than 370 edible plants and 37 poisonous lookalikes
Drawings, color photographs, habitat notes, and preparation instructions

Book Details

Authors: Roger Tory Peterson
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: September 1, 1999
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Wildflowers · New England Gardening
Reading lane: Wildflowers

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The Americas History
Birdwatching
Flowers
Mammals

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Mushrooms
Plants
Nature Resources
Trees & Forests

About This Book

An invaluable resource for foragers and outdoor enthusiasts. More than 370 edible wild plants, and 37 poisonous lookalikes, are described in A Peterson Field Guide To Edible Wild Plants —plus, 400 drawings and 78 color photographs showing precisely how to recognize each species. Also included are habitat descriptions, lists of plants by season, and preparation instructions for 22 different food uses. For more than 85 years, Peterson Field Guides have set the standard by whic...

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An invaluable resource for foragers and outdoor enthusiasts. More than 370 edible wild plants, and 37 poisonous lookalikes, are described in A Peterson Field Guide To Edible Wild Plants —plus, 400 drawings and 78 color photographs showing precisely how to recognize each species. Also included are habitat descriptions, lists of plants by season, and preparation instructions for 22 different food uses. For more than 85 years, Peterson Field Guides have set the standard by which other field guides are measured. Comprehensive and authoritative, they are essential additions to any naturalist's bookshelf or backpack.