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Edible and Medicinal Plants of the West [Paperback]

Gregory L. Tilford (Author)

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Publication Date: June 1, 1997

Edible and Medicinal Plants of the West invites anyone interested in plants, personal well-being, and a healthy environment to discover the healing powers of the herbal world. Full-color photographs face detailed descriptions of 250 plant species in the western United States and Canada, covering field identification, habitat and range, edibility, medicinal uses, and more.

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This book is a treasure trove of useful information and will prove indispensable to students of nature of all stripes. --Journal of the West

Product Details

Paperback: 239 pages
Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company; 1st edition (June 1, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0878423591
ISBN-13: 978-0878423590
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Useful Book, January 2, 2000

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I bought this book as a Christmas present for my dad, and he hasn't put it down since he got it. The detailed descriptions of habitat, appearance, and usefulness of each plant are supplemented by great color pictures, as well as instructions for avoiding dangerous look-alikes. I would highly recommend this book for hikers, backpackers, woodsmen, and anyone else that spends a lot of time outdoors.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, yet lacking some food sources., June 23, 2000

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This book is a good beginning book on edible and medicinal plants of the west. The pictures are excellent and really help in identify species. The only complaint I have with this book is that it is missing some important edible plant sources, and it is also could be more detailed in methods of cooking and eating the plants.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best I've seen yet, March 19, 2002

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Full color photographs of every plant in the book, along with very complete, if brief, descriptions of characteristics and properties. The book itself is compact and easy to carry with you into the field, which is the ONLY place to truly study the subject matter. Enjoy this gem!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Edible and medicinal plants of the west
Good line drawings and pictures which are very helpful. If you live west of the Mississipi and want to know what is out there, I recommend this book

Published 1 month ago by 35 year Bio Teacher

4.0 out of 5 stars Edible ... plants ...
Very handy book. Small and handy. I keep it in my "emergency" kit and frequently refer to it for edible plants just for experimentation. I would recommend it to anyone.

Published 2 months ago by M. D. Stanley

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Pix and Info but...
The print is so tiny that one gets a headache trying to make out what it says. Bring on the willow tree bark tea, please!

Published 5 months ago by beach reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Field Guide on the Subject
I am truly amazed at the information in this book. All of the species covered have very detailed full color photographs showing you leaf structure and poisonous look a likes. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Micah J

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide
This book is exactly what I was looking for. It has very clear well taken photographs (not sketches). Clear descriptions of each and every herb. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Cherish A. Carter

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book
I purchased this book for an ethnobotany class and it's proved a great resource. The pictures and descriptions help in identifying the species without going into too much detail... Read more

Published 23 months ago by Trevor Dobell-carlsson

4.0 out of 5 stars great book
Just got this book today and have to say, It's very good. It's "to the point". It doesn't go into a whole lot of unnecessary detail. Read more

Published 24 months ago by Joseph Keith

2.0 out of 5 stars minimally useful and lacking in significant detail
This book has descriptions of edible and medicinal species but scant information about the chemical constituents of medicinal varieties, little or no information on medicinal... Read more

Published on January 12, 2010 by Brian Ellis

5.0 out of 5 stars Well done Tilford!
I have to give Tilford credit for preparing a great book. Don't let the title of this book fool you into thinking that it will only be useful for the western U.S. or Canada. Read more

Published on October 3, 2009 by Randy J. Mercurio

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Pictures!
We love the color photos, they are detailed and clear! It also has most of the plants we wanted to know about here in Idaho and Washington. A must have for any outdoorsman!

Published on July 9, 2009 by R. Munsen

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