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The Illustrated Guide to Edible Wild Plants

by Department Of The Ar

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Publisher Comments:

In a situation where survival is at stake, plants can provide crucial food and medicine. Their safe usage requires absolutely positive identification, knowing how to prepare them for eating, and a solid awareness of any dangerous properties they might have. Familiarity with the botanical structures of plants and information on where they grow will make them easier to locate and identify.

THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO WILD EDIBLE PLANTS describes the physical characteristics, habitat and distribution, and edible parts of wild plants. With color photography throughout, this guide facilitates the identification of these plants.

Originally intended for Army use, this book serves as a survival aid for civilians as well. Anyone interested in the outdoors, botany, or even in unusual sources of nutrition will find this an indispensable resource.

Synopsis:

An indispensable companion for campers outdoor chefs and people on the brink of starvation
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781585746613
Manufactured:
Department of the Army
Publisher:
Lyons Press
Manufactured:
U S Dept of the Army
Manufactured:
Department of the, Army
Author:
Department of the Army
Location:
Guilford, Conn.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Plants
Subject:
Handbooks & Manuals
Subject:
Wild plants, Edible
Subject:
Life Sciences - Botany
Subject:
Plants - General
Copyright:
2003
Edition Number:
First edition
Series Volume:
no. 85
Publication Date:
April 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
9.68x6.04x.41 in. .67 lbs.
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