Edible And Medicinal Plants Of Alberta

This comprehensive guide for beginners is your passport to this bountiful world of edible and medicinal plants in Alberta. You will be able to examine the edible and medicinal plants that thrive in Alberta's diverse ecosystems in a safe and responsible manner in crystal and clear colored pictures. Expertly curated descriptions and vibrant photographs bring to life the intricate details of a wide array of wild edibles-delicate petals, earthy mushrooms, vibrant berries, and more. It delves deep into the cultural and ecological significance of these wild treasures, sharing stories of Indigenous knowledge and traditional uses. So, pick up this guide and embark on a journey that will forever change your perspective on food, nature, and the captivating province of Alberta.

This outstanding field guide features 1,362 plants. Highlights of each account include edible plants, native uses of plants, habitat and ecology, similar species and origin of the plant's name. The book also includes a wildflower photo chart, over 900 color photographs, and more than 700 line drawings.

Alberta is not only a visual feast but also a treasure trove of edible and medicinal plants waiting to be discovered. This comprehensive guide for beginners is your passport to this bountiful world of edible wild plants. You will be able to examine the edible and medicinal plants that thrive in Alberta's diverse ecosystems in a safe and responsible manner in crystal and clear colored pictures. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of foraging, where the forests and meadows serve as your grocery store and the plants themselves serve as your teachers. With each chapter, you will gain insight into the ecological significance of these species, learn to identify them, and discover their culinary and medicinal uses. So get this guide today and discover a world of flavors, traditions, and knowledge that have been handed down through generations, waiting for you to embrace and share with future generations as we explore the wild beauty of this province.

Canada is home to a vast diversity of plants that have helped nourish and heal our people for thousands of years. Find out about: * First Nations uses of plant species * Gathering and preparing wild plants for a variety of uses * Historic European uses of plant species * Plants for everything from clothing to shelter * The fundamentals of survival - food and medicines * Clear descriptions of the plants and where to find them * Warnings about plant allergies, poisons and digestive upsets * A special section identifying poisonous plants and species that are similar * More than 530 colour photographs and 125 illustrations.

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.

From the prairie grasslands to the high mountains, Alberta's flora is diverse and fascinating. Discover the beauty and plant lore of the province in this extraordinary book: * More than 1000 colour photos * Over 700 primary species and over 300 secondary species of native and naturalized plants in 115 families * Clear descriptions to help identify plants * Habitat notes, range maps and similar species descriptions * Intriguing notes about edible plants, native and historical uses, and origins of plant names * Photo keys to plant types as well as plant families * Illustrated glossary.

France Royer and Richard Dickinson have created a great field guide for everyone who has ever wanted to know the name-or the story-of a wildflower. Perfect for your pocket, pack or glove box. Concise, readable descriptions accompany glorious colour photographs of more than 100 Alberta species, found from Red Deer to the Montana border, Banff National Park to the Cypress Hills.