[PDF] Wild Edible And Medicinal Plants Of The Sierra Nevada eBook

Author : Ray S. Vizgirdas
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,57 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780874175356

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Annotation. "The Sierra Nevada of California and Nevada is the longest continuous mountain range in the United States. It contains over 50 percent of California's total flora, approximately 405 plant taxa endemic to the Sierra, and 218 taxa that are considered rare. Wild Plants of the Sierra Nevada offers a comprehensive inventory of the flora of the entire range, including descriptions of the plants; their traditional and contemporary uses as food, medicine, or for making tools and other products; and information about their habitat. In addition, the authors provide an introduction that describes the natural history and ecology of the Sierra Nevada in terms of plant communities and life zones, addressing the impact of such variables as climate, elevation, soil, and precipitation. They also outline the basic principles of ethnobotany, the role of plants in human nutrition and medicine, the classification of plants, and methods of collecting plant specimens and protecting rare species. The plant descriptions are accompanied by line drawings of each major species, and there are a number of "quick keys" to help readers differentiate between similar species." "Wild Plants of the Sierra Nevada is an essential reference guide for botanists, hikers, outdoors aficionados, and readers interested in the traditional uses of native plants. It is the first complete summary of the flora of one of the richest and most diverse botanical regions of North America."--Jacket.

Author : Charles W. Kane
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 21,59 MB
Release : 2021-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781736924136

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Wild Edible Plants of Nevada profiles the state's most useful wild edibles. Included in each plant's discussion is its preparation, habitat, range, medicinal use (if applicable), cautions. 160+ color photos.

Author : Alicia Funk
Publisher :
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 23,29 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Cooking (Wild foods)
ISBN : 9780983309277

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"Sustainability and a sense of place weave through this essential guidebook on native plants of the Sierra Nevada. This eco-friendly reference, beautifully illustrated with 140 color photographs, offers gardening advice for over 90 plant species, 70 gourmet food recipes using local leaves, nuts and berries and plant medicine remedies for common health conditions."--Publisher website.

Author : Charlotte Bringle Clarke
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,71 MB
Release : 2023-12-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520905801

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Both American Indians and the pioneers knew and used many different plant species-for food, fibers, medicine, tools, and other purposes. This unique book is a guide to identifying more than 220 such plants. But it goes much further-it also tells the reader how to prepare, cook, and otherwise use them. Some of the dishes for which recipes are given have won culinary prizes. All have been tested not only by the author but also by her students and by journalists-who have been uniformity surprised and impressed. The plants are organized by habitat communities. Description, photos, drawings, and distribution information are given. Where poisonous look-alikes exist, they too are illustrated. Much fascinating information about Indian uses of native and introduced species is included. The author emphasizes conservation considerations; the aim of the book is to educate the reader about intriguing uses of the plants, and to tell how to gather and use the most palatable and abundant species without damaging the environment.

Author : Thomas S. Elias
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 23,97 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780806974880

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A season-by-season guide to identifying, harvesting, and preparing over 200 healthful plants from the wild.

Author : Kelly Kindscher
Publisher :
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 22,67 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Nature
ISBN :

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Provides information on identification and uses of edible prairie plants.