Edible Wild Plants of the Carolinas

Edible Wild Plants of the Carolinas
Author: Lytton John Musselman
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2021-10-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1469664976

Foraging edible plants was once limited to specialists, survivalists, and herbalists, but it's become increasingly mainstream. Influenced by the popularity of the locavore movement, many restaurants feature foraged plants on their menus, and a wide variety of local foraged plants are sold at farmers markets across the country. With Edible Wild Plants of the Carolinas, Lytton John Musselman and Peter W. Schafran offer a full-color guide for the everyday forager, featuring: - Profiles of more than 100 edible plants, organized broadly by food type, including seeds, fruits, grains, and shoots - Details about taste and texture, harvesting tips, and preparation instructions - Full-color photos that make it easy to identify edible plants Edible Wild Plants of the Carolinas is designed to help anyone enjoy the many wild plants found in the biodiverse Carolinas.

Edible Wild Plants

Edible Wild Plants
Author: Thomas S. Elias
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2009
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781402767159

Presents a season-by-season guide to the identification, harvest, and preparation of more than two hundred common edible plants to be found in the wild.

Ecoviews

Ecoviews
Author: Whit Gibbons
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
Total Pages: 223
Release: 1998-03-20
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0817309195

"The book celebrates the intrinsic worth of all plants and animals in order to motivate people in a unified effort to preserve the Earth's rich array of life forms."--Cover.

Edible Wild Plants and Useful Herbs

Edible Wild Plants and Useful Herbs
Author: Jim Meuninck
Publisher: FalconGuide
Total Pages: 86
Release: 1999
Genre: Cooking
ISBN:

An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge in an affordable and portable book.

A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas

A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas
Author: Alan E. Bessette
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 763
Release: 2018-02-23
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1469638541

Mushrooms in the wild present an enticing challenge: some are delicious, others are deadly, and still others take on almost unbelievable forms. This field guide introduces 650 mushrooms found in the Carolinas--more than 50 of them appearing in a field guide for the first time--using clear language and color photographs to reveal their unique features. What's included: Hundreds of full color photographs of Carolina mushrooms Information on mushroom edibility and toxicity Microscopic information An overview of the Carolinas' role in the history of American mycology Perfect for those interested in learning more about mushrooms, the unusually large number of described species makes this book a must-have for experienced mushroom hunters as well as beginners. Here, at last, is the field guide for North and South Carolina mushrooms, from the mountains to the coast, presented in a single, portable volume.

Nature's Garden

Nature's Garden
Author: Samuel Thayer
Publisher: Foragers Harvest Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780976626619

Presents a guide on locating, identifying, picking, and preparing wild edible foods grown in North America.

Southeast Foraging

Southeast Foraging
Author: Chris Bennett
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2015-04-22
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1604694998

“This is the ultimate guide, and Chris is the undisputed heavyweight champion of foraging in the South.” —Sean Brock, author of Heritage and chef of McCradys, Minero, and Husk The Southeast offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Chris Bennett as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Southeast Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Seacoast Plants of the Carolinas

Seacoast Plants of the Carolinas
Author: Paul E. Hosier
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 908
Release: 2018-06-13
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1469641445

This accessibly written and authoritative guide updates the beloved and much-used 1970s classic Seacoast Plants of the Carolinas. In this completely reimagined book, Paul E. Hosier provides a rich, new reference guide to plant life in the coastal zone of the Carolinas for nature lovers, gardeners, landscapers, students, and community leaders. Features include: * Detailed profiles of more than 200 plants, with color photographs and information about identification, value to wildlife, relationship to natural communities, propagation, and landscape use. * Background on coastal plant communities, including the effects of invasive species and the benefits of using native plants in landscaping. * A section on the effects of climate change on the coast and its plants. * A list of natural areas and preserves open to visitors interested in observing native plants in the coastal Carolinas. * A glossary that includes plant names and scientific terms. With a special emphasis on the benefits of conserving and landscaping with native plants, this guide belongs on the shelf of every resident and visitor to the coasts of the Carolinas.

Edible Wild Plants for Beginners

Edible Wild Plants for Beginners
Author: Althea Press
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2013-11-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1623152852

Dig up a whole new culinary world with this New York Times best-selling field guide to foraging Most of us "forage" for food in the aisles of well-lit grocery stores. But there are delicious edible plants for the taking right outside your door! This all-in-one reference shows you how to identify 31 of the most common edible wild plants in North America, from California to Connecticut. Gather your gear—Dive into edible plant history and foraging FAQs, and learn what tools you'll need before you head out. Spot the snacks—Find photos, descriptions, distinguishing characteristics, and common uses for 31 edible wild plants—from arrowroot to wild rose. Recipes and remedies—Learn to use wild plants in everything from curry and cookies to bug bite balm and bath soaks. Stay safe—This book includes foraging guidelines that are vital to your safety. It's recommended you read it in its entirety before you explore. Make the most of what Mother Nature has to offer with Edible Wild Plants for Beginners.

The Quick Guide to Wild Edible Plants

The Quick Guide to Wild Edible Plants
Author: Lytton John Musselman
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2013-06-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1421408724

Field-to-table cuisine! Connect with (and eat) the diverse flora around us. A recent rise in the popularity of urban farming, farmers’ markets, and foraging from nature means more people are looking for information about plants. In The Quick Guide to Wild Edible Plants, botanists Lytton John Musselman and Harold J. Wiggins coach you on how to safely identify, gather, and prepare delicious dishes from readily available plants—and clearly indicate which ones to avoid. More than 200 color illustrations, accompanied by detailed descriptions, will help you recognize edible plants such as nettles, daylilies, river oats, and tearthumbs. For decades, Musselman and Wiggins have taught courses on how to prepare local plants, and their field-to-table recipes require only a few, easily found ingredients. They offer instructions for making garlic powder out of field garlic and turning acorns into flour for Rappahannock Acorn Cakes. To toast your new skill, they even include recipes for cordials. The Quick Guide to Wild Edible Plants is a great gift for the beginning naturalist and the perfect addition to every serious forager’s library.