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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

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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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  • Paperback: 239 pages
  • Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company; 1st edition (June 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0878423591
  • ISBN-13: 978-0878423590
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,604 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Useful Book, January 2, 2000
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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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, yet lacking some food sources., June 23, 2000
By jsb123@u.washington.edu (Columbia River Gorge) - See all my reviews
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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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
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 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!
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Great book with full color pictures of the plants that are covered in the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for backpackers
I live in the sierras and use this book all of the time it always goes with me when I hike.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Clear, concise and good information
Thought this book was well done, with good information and pictures.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Medicinal Plants of the West
OK, but it would help if the pictures of the plants were real photos.
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