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Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Rockies Paperback – May 19, 2000

by Linda Kershaw (Author), Lee Craig (Editor), Ian Sheldon (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 469 ratings
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Throughout human history, plants have provided us with food, clothing, medicine and shelter. The Rocky Mountains are home to a diversity of plant species that have helped native peoples and settlers survive through the centuries. EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE ROCKIES describes 333 common trees, shrubs, flowers, ferns, mosses and lichens that have been used by people from ancient times to the present. This comprehensive guide contains: * More than 700 color photographs and illustrations * An introduction explaining the use of wild plants, including gathering, preparing and cooking * Food, medicinal and other uses for each species * Clear descriptions of the plants and where to find them * Warnings about plant allergies, poisons and digestive upsets * A special section at the end detailing 46 of the more common poisonous plants in the Rockies region.
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  1. Print length
    272 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Lone Pine Publishing
  4. Publication date
    May 19, 2000
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.63 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1551052296
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1551052298
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Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Rockies by Linda Kershaw
An important book for those in the Northern and Central Rocky mountain areas as well as other areas in the West. This is a photo-based guide focusing on the identification of wild edible plants. Kershaw's book, like other Lone Pine publications, covers lots of material. Brief descriptions of foods and medicines, often referring to uses by Native American Peoples, are given for each plant.
Like the other books in this section, there is no detailed processing information. This book covers 182 'kinds' of plants using about 350 photographs and 73 illustrations. A 'kind' for instance, is 'all docks', or 'all Oregon Grapes' discussed together. A 'Pictorial Guide', just after the Table of Contents, shows rows and columns of small duplicate pictures of all plants covered in the book for quick reference. Many people love this 'Pictorial Guide' concept in the field because it can help them quickly find the plant they are trying to identify. ........ About 20% of the plants covered can be found in various places across North America. Many of the plants covered are not found in other photographic guides. Highly recommended if you are in the Northern and Central Rockies, generally recommended for use in combination with other books as part of a western wild food library.
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About the Author

A passionate natural scientist with two science degrees under his belt, Ian Sheldon became distracted by the fine arts. He is now an established artist, and his shows in San Francisco, New York, across Canada and in England have firmly established his presence in the art world. Ian Sheldon has been listed in the Canadian Who’s Who since 2004, and further recognition has come from his other alma mater, the University of Alberta. Combining his talents as an artist with his academic knowledge of wildlife, Ian has published dozens of nature guides that grace bookshelves across North America. Hundreds of the original entomological illustrations are now a permanent part of the university’s highly reputed Bruce Peel Special Collections Library, serving as a testament to the artist’s skill in yet another creative arena. Published On: 2017-03-01

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lone Pine Publishing (May 19, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1551052296
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1551052298
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.63 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 469 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
469 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the book's information quality great, descriptive, and interesting. They appreciate the full-color photos and bright illustrations. Readers also say the book is easy to understand, easy to find what they want, and super easy to identify. They appreciate the references to various traditional or folk medicine uses for various plants.

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77 customers mention "Information quality"72 positive5 negative

Customers find the book's information quality great. They say it provides clear pictures and information on what you can eat, how to eat, and interesting information on historical and current uses for the plants. Readers also mention the book is easy to use and has detailed plant descriptions.

"...Great pictures, durable construction, and reasonably good text. If I could find something to gripe about I suppose it would be the text...." Read more

"...The informative sections on each plant are concise and well-written.Another thing I like about the book is the size and binding...." Read more

"We recently acquired mountain property. This Book is full of facts, benefits, and history of plants, shrubs, poisonous plants that I am familiar..." Read more

"...It has certainly helped me connect deeper to my camping experiences and I will take this with me on all my hikes, backpacking and camping trips..." Read more

33 customers mention "Pictures"33 positive0 negative

Customers find the pictures in the book nice, full-color, and bright. They also appreciate the detailed written descriptions.

"I have 3 different books on this topic and this is my favorite. Great pictures, durable construction, and reasonably good text...." Read more

"...Although it has lovely photos, they really focus on the flowers, many with little or no leaf showing...." Read more

"...The bright colored pages make it SUPER easy to identify, plus the book will tell you if two plants look similar and how to differentiate the two." Read more

"This is a very nice book with color pictures or drawings of every species covered. It should come in very handy in the Colorado Rockies...." Read more

16 customers mention "Ease of use"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to use. They mention it has full-color pictures and easy-to-understand information. Readers also say the brightly colored pages make it super easy to identify plants. Overall, they say it's a good addition to a field guide collection.

"...The real value in the book is that it helps you identify stuff and determine if it's edible, and in that regard it's excellent." Read more

"...Overall a good book and a good addition to a field guide collection. I wouldn't recommend it to stand alone." Read more

"...long camping adventure all over Colorado, this book as served me well in identifying plants and guiding my foraging efforts...." Read more

"...The bright colored pages make it SUPER easy to identify, plus the book will tell you if two plants look similar and how to differentiate the two." Read more

5 customers mention "History of plants"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book has great information on individual plants, medicinal and edible properties. They appreciate the references to various traditional or folk medicine uses for various plants. Readers also mention there is a great variety of plants.

"...This Book is full of facts, benefits, and history of plants, shrubs, poisonous plants that I am familiar and unfamiliar with...." Read more

"...I also liked the references to various traditional or folk medicine uses for various plants...." Read more

"...There is a great variety of plants, but I am missing quite a few from Utah that I was hoping for. Otherwise I would give it 5 stars...." Read more

"This book has great info on the individual plants, medicinal and edible properties of each as well as some background info...." Read more

5 customers mention "Value for money"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the book. They say it's a great buy.

"...Hats off to the company for putting this out to us. WORTH EVERY PENNY, NOW BUY IT AND LEARN LIKE I DID." Read more

"...the price was very modest for the product & the shopping was very fast!" Read more

"I look for ease of use, or I won't use it. This book combines that with value for the buck. I'd buy it again." Read more

"Detailed but still need common sense, educational. Informative. Great buy. Pictures too." Read more

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Cody W Colvin
5.0 out of 5 stars ... different books on this topic and this is my favorite. Great pictures
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016
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I have 3 different books on this topic and this is my favorite. Great pictures, durable construction, and reasonably good text. If I could find something to gripe about I suppose it would be the text. The majority of the information about edibility and medicinal uses comes from native american sources and is more of a historical, hearsay format. I'm more interested in what I can do with these plants, and how they might be used in this day and age. The real value in the book is that it helps you identify stuff and determine if it's edible, and in that regard it's excellent.
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William A. Coulam
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, colorful reference
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2011
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I'm not an expert and only own a couple other books on wild herbs and plants, but I do know that many edible/medicinal books out there only have line drawings for the plants, which doesn't help my untrained eye at all. I NEED to see full color photographs of the plant, its leaves, flowers and fruit and different stages in the season in order to identify it. This book satisfies most of that need. The informative sections on each plant are concise and well-written.

Another thing I like about the book is the size and binding. It renders the book just the right size to take it with me in my daypack, backpack or fanny pack. So I can have it where I need it: when hiking the Rockies, which is what it's meant for.
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Tanja McDaniel
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous guide
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2022
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We recently acquired mountain property. This Book is full of facts, benefits, and history of plants, shrubs, poisonous plants that I am familiar and unfamiliar with. Great companion book to have.
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Lafmore
4.0 out of 5 stars Good info- need more for identification
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018
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The book has some good information, some not found elsewhere. It doesn't seem to be from personal experience, but from research. Although it has lovely photos, they really focus on the flowers, many with little or no leaf showing. There are descriptions but not drawings or photos of all the plant parts needed to identify all of the plants, so supplemental field guides may be needed. Also uses descriptions of ranges that seem incomplete- sometimes citing whole states/provinces which quite often isn't true based on varied terrains. Overall a good book and a good addition to a field guide collection. I wouldn't recommend it to stand alone.
19 people found this helpful
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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS BOOK!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2018
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During a 3.5 week long camping adventure all over Colorado, this book as served me well in identifying plants and guiding my foraging efforts. It has certainly helped me connect deeper to my camping experiences and I will take this with me on all my hikes, backpacking and camping trips from now on.

I had the opportunity to forage some prickly red currants, oregon grapes, bearberries/manzanitas, canadian buffalo berries (aka. soapberries), and rose hips. I also found common plantain and tried thistle buds for the first time.
6 people found this helpful
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Jon W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth a look
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2013
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I bought this wanting to learn about plants in my area. Lets just say I learned a ton more then what I wanted to learn. I packed this baby in my Bug Out bag and didn't even need to put it in a plastic bag because of the cover and what the pages are made out of, WATER PROOF!!! Please buy this, it will teach you so so much important information on what you can eat, how to eat it, medical and they even make sure you know what plant it is by the full color pictures of the plants/trees. Hats off to the company for putting this out to us. WORTH EVERY PENNY, NOW BUY IT AND LEARN LIKE I DID.
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Tyler
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever for the area
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2014
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Living in Idaho, most of these plants are native to my area. Not all but most. This is my favorite book to take with me on hikes or backpacking trips, lets me identify so many flowers and shrubs that I never knew could do things to the human body.

I highly recommend this book to anyone in the rocky area who wants to learn more about the plants in the area. It's great and easy to read, even for people with little to no plant knowledge! The bright colored pages make it SUPER easy to identify, plus the book will tell you if two plants look similar and how to differentiate the two.
24 people found this helpful
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Terry
5.0 out of 5 stars very useful
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022
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This is the best book I have ever owned. It teaches the Rocky Mountain plants very well.
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Grizly_Atoms
5.0 out of 5 stars very thorough. from immediate opening, very impressive
Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2023
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opened it up and read first page on species, so impressive, so much info. how it was used, for what, etc. broken up into categories for each species too, like food, medicine other uses and a physical description. even a poisonous species section.. did you know buttercups are poisonous? highly recommended wish I bought it sooner. but now, my grandkids gonna know everything it needs
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mike shickele
5.0 out of 5 stars Colour pictures of plants and surrounding. Very thorough
Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2022
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This is a must if you plan on possibly having to live off the land. A big plus is the book itself is made of durable, water resistant paper.
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Edmond Skenderi
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2024
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Illustrations and descriptions of trees, shrubs and other wild perennial plants are very helpful for people who are interested in this field.
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Brian Becker
4.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2021
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good content very helpfull but would have been better if they had included charts at the end naming the illnesses or conditions and what herbs helped them - save a lot of back and forth
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Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! So much info
Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2022
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Really been enjoying this book, it has a lot of information in it. It’s small enough you could put into your backpack if you’re going on a day hike or two day hike somewhere. Also, it is perfect for our area we live in middle to northern BC.
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