A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants of Eastern and Central North AmericaAn 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. |
Contents
Poisonous Plants | 7 |
Glossary | 13 |
Woody Plants Trees Shrubs Vines | 163 |
Miscellaneous Plants | 227 |
Where and When They Occur | 241 |
Food Uses | 286 |
Recommended Books | 313 |
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A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants of Eastern and Central North America Lee Peterson No preview available - 1978 |
A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants of Eastern and Central North America Lee Peterson No preview available - 1978 |
A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants of Eastern and Central North America Lee Peterson,Roger Tory Peterson No preview available - 1978 |