An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book. With this guide, you'll discover how to identify medicinal plants in the contiguous United States.
Detailed descriptions of edible mushrooms; tips on finding, preparing, and using mushrooms; a glossary of botanical terms; color photos. Use Foraging Mushrooms Washington as a field guide or as a delightful armchair read. No matter what you're looking for, be it the curative Heal-All or a snack, this guide will enhance your next backpacking trip or easy stroll around the garden, and may just provide some new favorites for your dinner table.
An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran that distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book. You'll discover how to identify and gather more than 100 of the most nutritious wild plants and useful herbs in the contiguous United States, prepare delicious recipes using your wild harvest, determine the identity of poisonous plants and poisonous look-alikes, and take charge of your personal health by making wild plants and herbs a part of your diet.
Focusing on outdoor safety, this guide provides essential information about identifying and avoiding harmful plants, such as poison ivy and false morels. It covers the effects of various plants, including toxic and psychoactive reactions, and offers practical advice on treatment and first aid. Designed for both novices and experienced outdoors enthusiasts, this volume serves as a handy reference for planning trips or seeking quick facts in the field, making it a valuable resource for anyone who enjoys nature.
Detailed descriptions of various edible mushrooms are complemented by practical tips for foraging, preparation, and culinary use. The book also features a glossary of botanical terms, enhancing the reader's understanding, along with vibrant color photographs to aid in identification and appreciation of these fungi.
Focusing on the identification and practical use of medicinal plants, this full-color field guide by biologist Jim Meuninck serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in herbal medicine. It emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature and understanding how wild plant foods contribute essential chemicals for optimal health and disease prevention. The guide combines expert knowledge with practical skills, making it an invaluable tool for both novices and experienced herbalists.
Whether youre planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books tell you what you need to know. Learn how to: forage for and identify wild mushrooms, treat a variety of ailments and illnesses, distinguish between edible and nonedible parts of mushrooms and make delicious dinners, snacks, and other healthy recipes.
