Northwest Foraging: The Classic Guide to Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest

Northwest Foraging: The Classic Guide to Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest
By Doug Benoliel, Illustrated by Mark Orsen
Published by Skipstone
ISBN: 9781594853661
First published nearly forty years ago, the original Northwest Foraging quickly became the standard field guide for the region's wild foods. Fully updated and expanded by the author, this elegant new edition is sure to become an essential reference in backpacks, kitchens, and personal libraries across the Pacific Northwest. Noted wild edibles authority Doug Benoliel provides thorough descriptions of more than 50 common edible plants found in the region, including asparagus, watercress, camas, juneberry, fireweed, Oregon grape, and many more. He also includes descriptions of poisonous "look-alike" plants to avoid - vital information for the foraging novice. Whether you're a seasoned botanist or just discovering wild foods, you'll treasure this new edition of Northwest Foraging.
Features: technical illustrations of each plant, historical and Native American uses, tips for identification, harvesting, drying, and storage, seasonality chart for prime harvesting, simple foraging recipes, and a glossary of botanical terms