Northwest Foraging: Wild Edibles of the Pacific Northwest

Suitable for novice foragers and seasoned botanists alike More than 65 of the most common edible plants in the Pacific Northwest are thoroughly described Poisonous plants commonly encountered are also included A noted wild edibles authority Doug Benoliel provides more than 65 thorough descriptions of the most common edible plants of the Pacific Northwest region from asparagus to watercress juneberries to cattails and many many more! He also includes a description of which poisonous look-alike plants to avoida must-read for the foraging novice. Features include detailed illustrations of each plant an illustrated guide to general plant identification principles seasonality charts for prime harvesting a selection of simple foraging recipes and a glossary of botanical terms. Beginning with his botany studies at the University of Washington Doug Benoliel has been dedicated to native plants. He has owned a landscaping design and nursery business and done his extensive work with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Doug lives on Lopez Island Washington.