Edible Wild Plants In Western Australia

Very descriptive guide to over 400 species of edible wild plants in Western Australia. Over 950 photographs help to identify the plants. The book also includes aboriginal use of plants including medicinal properties when known. It is by far the most comprehensive published book on the subject.

Western Australia's diverse ecosystems, from pristine coastal stretches to ancient forests and arid outback expanses, offer a bounty of edible treasures waiting to be discovered. In "Foraging in Western Australia," we invite you to embark on a gastronomic adventure like no other. With expert guidance and insightful tips, this book takes you through the remarkable world of foraging, from identifying indigenous flora and fauna to understanding the traditional and contemporary uses of these wild ingredients. Discover the delicate balance between nature's abundance and the responsible gathering of wild edibles. In these pages, you will: Learn to identify a diverse array of edible plants, fruits, and fungi native to Western Australia. Uncover the secrets of traditional Indigenous knowledge, passed down through generations, and gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural significance of foraging. Dive into a wealth of delicious recipes that highlight the region's unique flavors, from refreshing coastal salads to hearty outback stews. Gain insights into ethical foraging practices and sustainable harvesting techniques that ensure the health of Western Australia's ecosystems. Unlock the flavors of the land, connect with its heritage, and savor the adventure of foraging in Western Australia.

Tim Low has provided a truly reliable guide to our edible flora, making identification easy. Thus it is a perfect companion for bushwalkers, naturalists, scientists and, with emphasis on wild food cuisine, gourmets. Low describes more than 180 plants - from the most tasty and significant plant foods of southern and eastern Australia to the more important and spectacular inland and tropical foods. Distribution maps are provided with each description plus notes on how these plants were used in the past and can be used today. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings there is also a guide to poisonous and non-poisonous plants, and information on introduced food plants, the nutrients found in wild food plants, on bush survival, and how to forage for and cook with wild plants.

Edible plants, native plants for cultivation etc.

First-ever revision of a classic guidebook. Essential information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and edibility as well as updated taxonomy and 18 new species. How to find, prepare, and eat plants growing in the wild.

Arranged according to uses, offers a detailed listing of one thousand species of edible wild plants and ferns.

A comprehensive guide to nearly 2000 wild edible plants in the Western U.S., including methods of preparation and how to avoid poisonous plants.

Before the colonisation of Australia, Aboriginal Australians lived on a wonderful larder of fresh fruit, vegetables and lean meat, in a land largely free from disease, with more exercise, less stress and supportive communities. Today, in Aboriginal communities all over Australia, there are higher instances of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, renal disease, some types of cancer and lung diseases than in the general population. This book is an attempt to preserve bush tucker knowledge for future generations of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to ensure the information is not lost with the passing of Elders. The authors describe over 260 species of the edible plants and fungi that were regularly gathered by the Noongars of the Bibbulmun Nation of the south-west of Western Australia before and after colonisation. Many of these plants and fungi are difficult to find today because of land clearing for crops and the farming of sheep and cattle.