Foraging the Rocky Mountains Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods in the Rockies

Name: Foraging the Rocky Mountains Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods in the Rockies
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ISBN: 9780762782604

ISBN-10: 0762782609

ISBN-13: 9780762782604

Edition: N/A

Authors: Lizbeth Morgan

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From beach peas to serviceberries, lamb's-quarters to lady's thumb, hen of the woods to mugworts,Foraging the Rocky Mountainsguides the reader to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of Western North America. An authoritative source for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes, this instructive field guide includes:detailed descriptions of edible plants and animalstips on finding, preparing, and using foraged foodsrecipes suitable for the trail and at homedetailed, full-color photosa glossary of botanical terms

Book details

List price: $29.95
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 6/4/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction


Scope of the Book


Warnings and Safety


Where to Begin


Where to Find Wild Edibles: Range and Habitats


How Much to Pick: Sustainable Harvesting Guidelines


How to Identify Plants


Fruit and Flower Identification


Life Cycle, Root, Stem, and Special Features Identification


Start Foraging


Poisonous Plants


Herbs


Herbs: Aster Family


Herbs: Docks and Sorrels


Herbs: Pea Family


Herbs: Goosefoot Family


Herbs: Mint Family


Herbs: Mustard Family


Herbs: Sages


Herbs: White Umbelled


Herbs: Other Families


Shrubs


Trees


Trees: Deciduous


Trees: Coniferous


Honeybees


Index


About the Author