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Edible and Useful Plants of California (Volume 41) (California Natural History Guides) Paperback – Illustrated, February 7, 1978

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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.
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    296 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    University of California Press
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    February 7, 1978
  5. Dimensions
    4.75 x 0.8 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0520032675
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0520032675
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"A comprehensive coverage of identification, collection, and preparation."--"Outdoor California

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The plants are organized by habitat communities. Descriptions, photos, drawings and distribution information are given. Where poisonous lookalikes exist, they too are illustrated. Much fascinating information about Indian uses of native introduced species is included.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of California Press; First Edition (February 7, 1978)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0520032675
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0520032675
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.75 x 0.8 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 75 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book has great information on important plants. They also describe the writing quality as good, easy to understand, and awesome for beginners. However, some customers report that the pictures are very limited and grainy. Opinions are mixed on the value for money, with some finding it worth buying and others saying it's a waste of money.

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11 customers mention "Information quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book has great information on important plants. They say it's thorough, useful, and complete. Readers also mention it's an interesting and clearly written guide to edible plants with recipes and well-told descriptions.

"...So I have to recommend. The info was great but I the the quantity of plants addressed was maybe 1/10 or less of a field guide, so it can’t be your..." Read more

"This book is very well written, fun to read, and informative...." Read more

"...so it will do for now .. After looking through the book it does have good info it just needs more pictures .... Even black and white pictures would..." Read more

"Very informative. Field guide format. Gave as a gift and he loved it! Can't wait to hike in the spring to look for specimens." Read more

6 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book good, great, and easy to understand. They say it's awesome for beginners looking to learn about California's edible plants.

"This book is very well written, fun to read, and informative...." Read more

"Awesome book for beginners looking to learn bout California's edible plants...." Read more

"Have nnot been all the way through the book yet, but it easy to understand and the illustrations are good." Read more

"the book was written good, I was looking for a book with better pics of the plants, if you know your plants and dont need a pic, it would be ok,..." Read more

6 customers mention "Value for money"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the book. Some mention it's worth buying, while others say it's a waste of money and paper.

"...the best book possible in the second edition .... Overall its a pretty good book and worth buying ..." Read more

"...Free it too much, it is a waste of paper!" Read more

"This book was Ok. I hoped it would have better pictures. Not all that many plants listed What was described was well put" Read more

"...Waste of money for me." Read more

9 customers mention "Pictures quality"0 positive9 negative

Customers find the pictures in the book very limited, grainy, and tiny. They also mention the book has only a handful of color pages and the tiny pictures on those pages make them useless.

"...The pictures were limited. Nevertheless, I tried to fine the plants in a filed guide and for some reason they were absent. So I have to recommend...." Read more

"...After looking through the book it does have good info it just needs more pictures .... Even black and white pictures would be better than drawings..." Read more

"I'll start by saying that the book is copyrighted 1977, it has very few color pictures, (basically a center portion with about a dozen) the rest are..." Read more

"...crammed onto 8 pages in the middle, but these are quite small and poor resolution...." Read more

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Satellite Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars Great information on important plants but limited plants and very limited pictures
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
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Great for a whole lot of great information about a important plants, but but pictures are very limited, so it needs to accompany a field guide. I tested this on a recent hike and it had the plants I looked up, but I recognized them because I knew them. The pictures were limited. Nevertheless, I tried to fine the plants in a filed guide and for some reason they were absent. So I have to recommend. The info was great but I the the quantity of plants addressed was maybe 1/10 or less of a field guide, so it can’t be your only book.
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anita britt
5.0 out of 5 stars Book on California's edible plants from Amazon
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2011
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This book is very well written, fun to read, and informative. I purchased it for baclground information on an historical novel, but found myself reading it just for fun.
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Robin O.
5.0 out of 5 stars Have wanting this book for a long time
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2013
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This book was over $25 at the ranger station and same at the book store. Got an excellent price through amazon, so I bought it as a gift. Hope to get one for me soon.
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Gregory D. Salomon
3.0 out of 5 stars Not many pictures .. Drawings are nice but a picture is worth a thousand words ..
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014
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Not many pictures and I need all the help I can get .. Many drawings ... However a picture is worth a thousand words ...
I bought this book as part of my "Prepper" library so it will do for now .. After looking through the book it does have good info it just needs more pictures .... Even black and white pictures would be better than drawings ... The second edition is screaming for pictures ... I'm a very good photographer and would be willing to take the pictures and contribute them just to get the best book possible in the second edition .... Overall its a pretty good book and worth buying ...
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4.0 out of 5 stars Decent
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2015
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I'll start by saying that the book is copyrighted 1977, it has very few color pictures, (basically a center portion with about a dozen) the rest are hand drawn and can be a little hard to navigate (if for instance you don't know anything about a plant you've found). But for the price I payed, and considering, if you're interested in book on this stuff you should have a plethora of other non-tactile non-portable resources you can use (internet), then this is a great buy.
I know what to stay away from and if Im confused I can pull this book out (280 pg) of the front pouch of my backpack and get "un-confused"
It's a solid field guide in my opinion.
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book for beginners looking to learn bout California's edible ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014
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Awesome book for beginners looking to learn bout California's edible plants. I would definitely recommend as a starter book leading to a more scientific book later.
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Marina Cuneo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift book for the curious naturalist
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2013
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Very informative. Field guide format. Gave as a gift and he loved it! Can't wait to hike in the spring to look for specimens.
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James Christensen
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the few plant books that I really use ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2015
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One of the few plant books that I really use. You should get a full color plant book to help assist with identification.
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