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.

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.

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

There is a fantastic array of vegetables you can grow in your garden, and not all of them are annuals. In Perennial Vegetables the adventurous gardener will find information, tips, and sound advice on less common edibles that will make any garden a perpetual, low-maintenance source of food. Imagine growing vegetables that require just about the same amount of care as the flowers in your perennial beds and borders—no annual tilling and potting and planting. They thrive and produce abundant and nutritious crops throughout the season. It sounds too good to be true, but in Perennial Vegetables author and plant specialist Eric Toensmeier (Edible Forest Gardens) introduces gardeners to a world of little-known and wholly underappreciated plants. Ranging beyond the usual suspects (asparagus, rhubarb, and artichoke) to include such "minor" crops as ground cherry and ramps (both of which have found their way onto exclusive restaurant menus) and the much sought after, anti-oxidant-rich wolfberry (also known as goji berries), Toensmeier explains how to raise, tend, harvest, and cook with plants that yield great crops and satisfaction. Perennial vegetables are perfect as part of an edible landscape plan or permaculture garden. Profiling more than 100 species, illustrated with dozens of color photographs and illustrations, and filled with valuable growing tips, recipes, and resources, Perennial Vegetables is a groundbreaking and ground-healing book that will open the eyes of gardeners everywhere to the exciting world of edible perennials.