A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants of Eastern and Central North America by Lee Allen Peterson (Peterson Field Guides)
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Your Go-To Guide for Foraging and Plant Identification
Whether you’re learning to forage for the first time or deepening your knowledge of the wild landscape around you, this trusted field guide provides a thorough and reliable reference. With over 370 edible wild plants, and detailed alerts on 37 poisonous look-alikes, this guide bridges the gap between traditional knowledge and practical survival.
Featuring precise illustrations, seasonal groupings, and helpful preparation tips, this book helps you safely identify and enjoy common wild edibles—from berries and mushrooms to roots, greens, and even flowers. Its size makes it perfect for slipping into your daypack or glove compartment on your next hike or camping trip.
A favorite for generations of naturalists, hikers, and homesteaders, this guide continues to educate and connect readers with the natural world in an engaging and approachable way.
Specifications:
- Title: A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants of Eastern and Central North America
- Authors: Lee Allen Peterson, with Roger Tory Peterson Institute
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- ISBN-10: 0395204453
- Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
- Pages: 384
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 4.75 x 1 x 7.5 inches
- Condition: Minor wear from use; dust jacket has some shelf wear. Interior clean and intact.
Why You’ll Love It
This isn’t just a plant guide—it’s a practical, time-tested companion for anyone wanting to live more closely with nature. From everyday wild greens to surprising edible flowers, it’s a compact resource you’ll return to again and again.
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