Discovering Wild Plant Names

Discovering Wild Plant Names
Title Discovering Wild Plant Names PDF eBook
Author John E. Stevens
Publisher Shire Publications
Pages 72
Release 2009-05-19
Genre Gardening
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Many wild plant names originate from early Greek, Latin or Old English and through the ages their original meanings have become misunderstood. This book aims to bring order to the confusion of botanical classification by tracing the origins of both the English names and the scientific names of the common species of plants and trees in Britain.

Discovering Wild Plants

Discovering Wild Plants
Title Discovering Wild Plants PDF eBook
Author Janice J. Schofield
Publisher Anchorage : Alaska Northwest Books
Pages 376
Release 1989
Genre Nature
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More than 130 plants (including trees, roots, wildflowers, herbs, seaweed, and mushrooms) from Alaska, Yukon Territory, through western Canada, to Washington, Oregon and northern California are profiled. Information provided includes precise botanical identification, history (New and Old World folk uses), harvest and habitat information, and recipes.

Wild Plants of the Pueblo Province

Wild Plants of the Pueblo Province
Title Wild Plants of the Pueblo Province PDF eBook
Author William W. Dunmire
Publisher
Pages 312
Release 1995
Genre Health & Fitness
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Illustrates the importance of the people-plant relationship that has existed throughout the ages among Native peoples.

Discovering Wild Plant Names

Discovering Wild Plant Names
Title Discovering Wild Plant Names PDF eBook
Author John Stevens
Publisher
Pages 64
Release 2008
Genre Plant names, Popular
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Native Plants of the Southeast

Native Plants of the Southeast
Title Native Plants of the Southeast PDF eBook
Author Larry Mellichamp
Publisher Timber Press
Pages 368
Release 2014-01-28
Genre Gardening
ISBN 1604693231

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Using native plants in a garden has many benefits. They attract beneficial wildlife and insects, they allow a gardener to create a garden that reflects the native beauty of the region, and they make a garden more sustainable. Because of all this, they are an increasingly popular plant choice for home and public gardens. Native Plants of the Southeast shows you how to choose the best native plants and how to use them in the garden. This complete guide is an invaluable resource, with plant profiles for over 460 species of trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers. Each plant description includes information about cultivation and propagation, ranges, and hardiness. Comprehensive lists recommend particular plants for difficult situations, as well as plants for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife.

Alaska's Wild Plants

Alaska's Wild Plants
Title Alaska's Wild Plants PDF eBook
Author Janice Schofield Eaton
Publisher Alaska Northwest Books
Pages 96
Release 2015-06-15
Genre Nature
ISBN 9780882409382

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An authoritative guide book to more than 70 of Alaska's most common wild edible plants. Tuck this guide into a backpack, glove compartment, or pocket and use its color photographs and habitat and plant descriptions to help you discover the bounty of the land and its plants around you. The authoritative gathering instructions ensure a healthful harvest. Learn about each plant's nutritional content, and medicinal and culinary uses. Also included are recipes for fresh salads, unusual appetizers, delicious soups, breads and more. The author is an authority on the wild plants of North America and Alaska.

American Edible Wild Plants

American Edible Wild Plants
Title American Edible Wild Plants PDF eBook
Author Kim Ross
Publisher Kim Ross
Pages 82
Release 2023-11-27
Genre Juvenile Fiction
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Did you know that plants can be a great source of nutrition even in an urban environment? And how would you survive if you run out of rations in the wild? How to recognize wild plants without making mistakes that could be fatal? Anyone who has spent serious time outdoors knows that in survival situations wild plants are often the only sustenance available. The proper identification of these plants can mean the difference between survival and death. You will discover: - The basics of wilderness foraging - The rules you need to follow to forage as an expert - The most important edible wild plant of America - Medicinal recipes from the wild - Tips and tricks to forage ethically - Professional images and idiot-proof instructions Even if you are sceptical about possible Apocalypse, keep in mind that such scenarios aren't impossible at all, so make sure that you have a guide on preparing for the worst.