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Edible and Medicinal Plants of The NorthwestEdible and Medicinal Plants of The Northwest
Edible and Medicinal Plants of The Northwest - Book
CPC001
The edible and medicinal wild plants of the Northwest have a long history of traditional use, with some remarkable success stories. Hundreds or perhaps thousands of years experience with the nourishing and healing properties of indigenous plants have been passed down through generations of Native peoples. Today, some deadly diseases such as breast and ovarian cancers are treated with extracts from native plants. Many roots, flowers, leaves and stems can be eaten raw or cooked, and some plants can even be made into beer. A surprising number of common local plants make tasty, nutritious treats or relieve health troubles. Meet 66 of them in...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: J. Duane Sept
ISBN: 9780973981988
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Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast - Book
LPP012
This classic, bestselling field guide features 794 species of plants commonly found along the Pacific coast from Oregon to Alaska, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens. Areas covered are the coastal region from shoreline to alpine, including the western Cascades -- from tide pools to rain forests and meadows.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 1.5 x 9 inches
Author: Jim Pojar, Andy MacKinnon
ISBN: 9781772130089
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Wild Berries of the NorthwestWild Berries of the Northwest
Wild Berries of the Northwest - Book
CPC003
Discover nearly 100 species of the wild berries and other fruits that grow all around us in the rich ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest. Many of these fruits are edible and delicious, but others are not edible, and this guide will help you distinguish the ones you can eat from those that are poisonous. Most species are illustrated in full color, with more than 170 superb photographs that show both the flowering plants and the ripe fruit to aid in identification. This book is a must for berry lovers, naturalists, campers, adventurous cooks, hikers and anyone who loves the outdoors.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: J. Duane Sept
ISBN: 9780973981933
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Edible Wild Plants - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP054
Edible Wild Plants is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar edible berries, nuts, leaves and plants found in North America and how to harvest them. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 100 familiar species and includes a section on dangerous poisonous plants. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583551271
$895
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A Field Guide to Coastal Flowers of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Coastal Flowers of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC054
Your essential portable guide to the most popular coastal flowers on the West Coast.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Phillipa Hudson
ISBN: 9781550174731
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Oregon Trees & Wildflowers - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP038
Oregon Trees and Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar trees, shrubs and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583552520
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Medicinal Plants - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP056
Medicinal Plants is a unique guide that describes traditional wilderness remedies using familiar widespread plants. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 80 familiar species of medicinally important, widespread trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583551905
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California Trees & Wildflowers - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP026
California Trees and Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar trees, shrubs and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583550717
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A Field Guide to Seaweeds of the Pacific Northwest
A Field Guide to Seaweeds of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC151
Rich in nutrients, used in products from cosmetics to explosives to fertilizers, and vital to our coastal marine ecosystems, seaweeds can be found on any rocky shore or beach in the Pacific Northwest. The pocket-sized  Field Guide to Seaweeds of the Pacifc Northwest  is packed with full-colour photos and information on a select variety of the most important and interesting seaweeds commonly encountered on the West Coast. Whether you want to identify seaweeds, better understand their role in the ocean, forage for food, collect for art or you’re just plain curious as you poke around the seashore, this educational guide is your ultimate...
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 37 x 9
Author: Bridgette Clarkston
ISBN: 9781550177039
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Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
QRP033
The possible benefits of wild plants for human health and well-being are extensive! Early settlers from England and Europe brought their knowledge of edible plants and medical treatments with them to the New World. Indigenous peoples too developed a widespread knowledge of edible and medicinal plants. With this pamphlet you can use this valuable information to find the common species present in the Pacific Northwest. Additional information included in this guide includes: • Habitats where desirable species are located • How to harvest plants in an environmentally sustainable manor • Become aware of the plants that are poisonous to touch •...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 9
Author: J. Duane Sept
ISBN: 9781954018129
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Pacific Northwest Wildflowers (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Pacific Northwest Wildflowers - Laminated Card
MAC015
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 11.7 x 7.2
ISBN: 9780898862874
$595
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PACIFIC COAST FORAGING GUIDE: 40 Wild Foods from Beach, Field, and Forest (Folding Pocket Guide)
PACIFIC COAST FORAGING GUIDE: 40 Wild Foods from Beach, Field, and Forest - Folding Pocket Guide
MOU058
The Pacific Coast Foraging Guide provides quick-reference identification for 40 wild foods commonly foraged in the Pacific Coast region, from the San Francisco Bay Area north to Alaska -- including mushrooms, nettles, shellfish, berries, sea veggies, and more. Designed to complement Jennifer Hahn's cookbook Pacific Feast as well as any foraging guide to the region, this laminated, fold-out card features identification photographs by Mac Smith, basic information about each species, and a summary of ethical harvesting guidelines.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 6.6 x 3.5 x 0.2
Author: Jennifer Hahn
ISBN: 9781594853999
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Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest - Book
WPC138
Featuring more than 1240 stunning color photographs, this comprehensive field guide will remain a trusted, authoritative trailside reference for years to come. It describes and illustrates 1220 commonly encountered species, both native and nonnative, including perennials, annuals, and shrubs. Encompassing the Pacific Northwest from southern British Columbia to northern California, from the coast to the mountains and high desert, this handy book is perfect for hikers, naturalists, native plant enthusiasts, and anyone wishing to learn about the amazingly diverse wildflowers of the region. Organized by flower color and shape, and including a...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Mark Turner
ISBN: 9780881927450
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A Field Guide to Edible Fruits and Berries of the Pacific Northwest
A Field Guide to Edible Fruits and Berries of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC144
If wild berry foragers followed vague advice such as "berries of red and you'll soon be dead" or "berries of blue will do harm to you" imagine how many of nature's delicacies would be passed by! On the other hand, for anyone who has thought twice before popping that delicious-looking morsel into their mouth, the reality of poisonous berries growing in the wild is reason enough to be berry aware. With a basketful of information presented on a two-sided, lightweight and pocket-sized pamphlet,  A Field Guide to Edible Fruits and Berries of the Pacific Northwest  is the perfect resource for wild fruit- and berry-lovers of all ages,...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.5 x 0.3 x 8.8
Author: Richard J. Hebda
ISBN: 9781550176469
$895
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Pacific Seaweeds: Updated and Expanded Edition
Pacific Seaweeds: Updated and Expanded Edition - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC154
This updated and expanded guide thoroughly documents every aspect of seaweed life, from species identification and seaweed biology to the essential--and often surprising--roles seaweed plays in the marine ecosystem and our everyday lives. Seaweeds are used in everything from cosmetics to sustainable biofuels, and some species, like kelp, contribute to the remediation of coastal ecosystems. Featuring an attractive new full-colour design, the expanded  Pacific Seaweeds  includes updated species descriptions, dozens of additional colour photos, new species discovered since the original edition, and brand-new sections on common shore...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Louis Druehl
ISBN: 9781550177374
$2895
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Roadside Wildflowers - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP095
Roadside Wildflowers can make a long road trip feel like a technicolor dream during the right seasons of the year. For the day commuter or long distance traveler, Roadside Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar, widespread wildflowers. Created and printed in the USA, this guide was updated in 2012 with a new cover design and updated species selection. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species organized by color for quick reference. Laminated for durability, this lightweight guide will conveniently fold to fit into your pocket or car sun visor.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583551790
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Alaska Trees & Wildflowers - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP020
Alaska Trees and Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar trees, shrubs and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583551318
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NORTHWEST FORAGING: The Classic Guide to Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest
NORTHWEST FORAGING: The Classic Guide to Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest - Book
MOU059
* 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 Originally published in 1974, Northwest Foraging quickly became a wild food classic. Now fully updated and expanded by the original author, this elegant new edition is sure to become a modern staple in backpacks, kitchens, and personal libraries. 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,...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 X 7.5
Author: Doug Benoliel
ISBN: 9781594853661
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Take Along Guides: Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms
Take-Along Guide: Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms - Book
GPT213
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This title introduces children to thirty different wildflowers and features activities such as making a simple flower press. Children ages 5 to 10 will enjoy the creative activities and helpful identifications found in this beautifully illustrated and inquiry-oriented guide.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 8.5
Author: Diane Burns
ISBN: 9781559716420
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Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest
Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest - Book
WPC122
In  Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest,  Mark Turner and Ellen Kuhlman cover 568 species of woody plants that can be found in Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and northern California. The comprehensive field guides features introductory chapters on the native landscape and plant entries that detail the family, scientific and common name, flowering seasons, and size. Each entry includes color photographs of the plant’s habitat and distinguishing characteristics and a range map.  Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest  is for hikers, nature lovers, plant geeks, and anyone who wants to know more about, and be able to...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 1.1 x 8.5
Author: Mark Turner & Ellen Kuhlmann
ISBN: 9781604692631
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