For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. 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 wild plants and herbs and identify edible berries Treat a variety of ailments and illnesses, from colds to heart disease and more Distinguish between edible and nonedible parts of plants Moderate your intake of certain plants and herbs to avoid physical illness Make delicious desserts, herbal teas, and other healthy recipes
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| Introduction |
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| Wild Plant Foraging Rules |
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5 | (9) |
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14 | (9) |
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Yards, Gardens, Prairies, and Meadows |
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23 | (18) |
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41 | (21) |
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62 | (11) |
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Edible Plants of Eastern Forested Areas |
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73 | (9) |
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82 | (12) |
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Edible Plants of the Mountain West |
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94 | (15) |
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Edible Plants of the Desert |
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109 | (5) |
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114 | (5) |
| Appendix A Poisonous Plants |
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119 | (8) |
| Appendix B Recipes |
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127 | (19) |
| Appendix C References and Resources |
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146 | (3) |
| Recipe Index |
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149 | (1) |
| Index |
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150 | (5) |
| About the Author |
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Jim Meuninck is a biologist and counselor who, for more than thirty years, has studied the use of wild plants as food and medicine in North America, Europe, Central America, Japan, and China. He lives on the shores of Eagle Lake, in Edwardsburg, Michigan.
