Edible Wild Plants

By Thomas S. Elias, Peter A. Dykeman,

Book cover of Edible Wild Plants: A North American Field Guide

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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…

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1 author picked Edible Wild Plants as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Putting a wild plant into one’s mouth must be preceded by positive identification. This book’s text and photos offer guidance and recipes. It doesn’t try to cover a huge number of plant species, but the plants that are included are covered in more detail than in most plant books. The introduction alone, in my opinion, is worth the price of this book.

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