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Edible Wild Plants of Eastern North America

by Merritt Lyndon Fernald, Alfred Charles Kinsey

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Authoritative, information-packed guide offers a detailed enumeration of 1,000 species of edible plants and ferns. Arranged according to uses: purees and soups, cereals, salads, nibbles and relishes, condiments and seasonings, much more. Also, helpful data on poisonous plants, mushrooms, seaweeds, lichens. Indispensable for naturalists, hikers, campers. 129 figures. 25 plates. Bibliography.

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Merritt Lyndon Fernald

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Original language: English

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Languages: English
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Published: 2011
Genres: Science & Nature, Nonfiction, Food & Cooking, Reference, Sports and Leisure
DDC/MDS: 581.632
LCC: QK98.5 .F4

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