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The best field guides for identifying wild plants, herbs, and flowers. Useful for foragers and nature lovers alike.
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National Audubon Society Wildflowers of North America
National Audubon Society Wildflowers of North America
RAN659
$39.95  
National Audubon Society , 912 pages, 7 x 9, 9780593319949
The most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the wildflowers of North America, updated for the first time in decades to reflect the impact of climate change and the advancements in DNA studies that have radically altered the classification process. Whether preparing for a scenic hike...
Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest
Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest
WPC122
$29.95  
Flex, Mark Turner & Ellen Kuhlmann, 448 pages, 6 x 1.1 x 8.5, 9781604692631
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...
Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
WPC138
$29.95  
Flexicover, Mark Turner, 512 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780881927450
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....
Plants of Northern California: A Field Guide to Plants West of the Sierra Nevada
Plants of Northern California: A Field Guide to Plants West of the Sierra Nevada
GPT244
$29.95  
Paperback, Eva, Ph.D Begley, 432 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493031849
Plants of Northern California is the complete guide to the rich and unique flora of Northern California. From lush riparian forests along the rivers and streams to oak woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and the ephemeral pools known as vernal pools, this handy volume enables both amateur and...
Plants of Haida Gwaii: Third Edition
Plants of Haida Gwaii: Third Edition
HPC164
$29.95  
Paperback, Nancy Turner, 272 pages, 7 x 9, 9781550179149
For many thousands of years the lands and waters of Haida Gwaii have been home to the Haida . Plants of Haida Gwaii , written with the cooperation and collaboration of Haida knowledge holders and botanical experts, is a detailed and insightful record of the traditional uses of over 150 species...
Luschiim’s Plants: Traditional Indigenous Foods, Materials and Medicines
Luschiim’s Plants: Traditional Indigenous Foods, Materials and Medicines
HPC168
$29.95  
Paperback, Dr Luschiim Arvid Charlie, 288 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550179453
An invaluable compendium of Hul′q′umi′num′ traditional knowledge. Respected Cowichan Tribe Elder and botanical expert, Luschiim Arvid Charlie, began his education in early childhood, learning from his great grandparents and others of their generation.  Luschiim’s Plants  represents his...
Pacific Seaweeds: Updated and Expanded Edition
Pacific Seaweeds: Updated and Expanded Edition
HPC154
$28.95  
Paperback, Louis Druehl, 320 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781550177374
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...
Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast
LPP012
$27.95  
Paperback, Jim Pojar, Andy MacKinnon, 528 pages, 6 x 1.5 x 9 inches, 9781772130089
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 Secret World of Plants: Tales of More Than 100 Remarkable Flowers, Trees, and Seeds
The Secret World of Plants: Tales of More Than 100 Remarkable Flowers, Trees, and Seeds
DKP135
$24.99  
Hardcover, Ben Hoare, 192 pages, 8.5 x 10.5, 9780744059830
A timeless treasury of more than 100 stories from the incredible kingdom of plants, told by author and nature expert Ben Hoare. Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people their lives are a mystery. Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the Venus flytrap counts to...
Held by the Land: A Guide to Indigenous Plants for Wellness - Book
Held by the Land: A Guide to Indigenous Plants for Wellness - Book
QRT060
$24.99  
Hardcover, Leigh Joseph, 192 pages, 8.3 x 0.95 x 9.85", 9781577152941
Field Guide to the Cascades & Olympics
Field Guide to the Cascades & Olympics
MOU079
$24.95  
Paperback, Stephen R. Whitney & Rob Sandelin, 317 pages, 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.3, 9780898868081
The "what's that?" guide to Northwest plants and animals--now expanded, updated, and in full color!     * More than 700 color illustrations for easy identification * Expanded with new sections on mushrooms, insects, and rock identification * Handy color tabs for easy...
National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Wildflowers of North America
National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Wildflowers of North America
STL282
$24.95  
Paperback, David M. Brandenburg, 672 pages, 5 x 8, 9781402741548
Wherever even the smallest green thing grows, there you’ll find wildflowers, be they huge, showy tropical blossoms or pretty, tiny bloomers. North America alone is home to thousands of species—and the National Wildlife Federation Field Guide celebrates that wide diversity in grand fashion. From...
Washington Wildflower Hikes: 50 Destinations
Washington Wildflower Hikes: 50 Destinations
MOU123
$24.95  
Paperback, Nathan & Jeremy Barnes, 256 pages, 7 x 9, 9781680510959
From flower-filled alpine meadows to streams lined with delicate Scouler’s corydalis blooms, and from lakes covered in water lilies to Dr. Seussian drifts of bear grass, Washington offers something for every hiker--and flower lover. Brothers Nathan and Jeremy Barnes lead hikers on 50 trails to...
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers: Western Region Revised Edition
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers: Western Region Revised Edition
RAN454
$24.95  
Paperback, 896 pages, 4.1 x 1.3 x 7.7, 9780375402333
WESTERN REGION This fully revised edition brings a new level of beauty, accuracy, and usefulness to the field guide that wildflower enthusiasts have relied upon for more than 20 years. More than 940 all-new, full-color images show the wildflowers of western North America close-up and in...
Christopher Hobbs's Medicinal Mushrooms - The Essential Guide - Book
Christopher Hobbs's Medicinal Mushrooms - The Essential Guide - Book
HCT068
$24.95  
Paperback, 272 pages, 7 x 9 x 0.8", 9781635861679
Winner of the 2021 American Botanical Council James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award Mushrooms have been used as medicine for thousands of years and their value in boosting immunity, improving memory, and even fighting cancer is being recognized and documented in scientific...
Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: 2nd Edition
Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: 2nd Edition
SPB009
$22.95  
Paperback, Bradford Angier, 9780811734479
First-ever revision of a classic guidebookEssential information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and edibility as well as updated taxonomy and 18 new speciesHow to find, prepare, and eat plants growing in the wildThis illustrated guide to North American wild edibles has been a...
Field Guide to Medicinal Wild Plants: 2nd Edition
Field Guide to Medicinal Wild Plants: 2nd Edition
SPB015
$22.95  
Paperback, Bradford Angier, Revised by David K. Foster, 9780811734936
First-ever revision of a classic guidebook Information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and medicinal qualities as well as updated taxonomy and 15 new species How to identify and use wild plants for medicinal purposes This illustrated guide to North American wild...
Foraging Wild Edible Plants of North America: More than 150 Delicious Recipes Using Nature's Edibles
Foraging Wild Edible Plants of North America: More than 150 Delicious Recipes Using Nature's Edibles
GPT196
$22.95  
Paperback, Christopher Nyerges, 224 pages, 6 x 0.5 x 9, 9781493005185
Edible wild plants are nature’s natural food source, growing along roadsides, sprouting in backyards, and blooming in country fields. North America’s diverse geography overflows with edible plant species. From alyssum to watercress, chicory to purslane,  Foraging Wild Plants of North America...
Alaska's Wild Plants
Alaska's Wild Plants
IPS137
$19.99  
paperback, Janice Schofield, 200 pages, 5 x 8, 9781513262789
With bright color photographs and completely up-to-date information, this authoritative guidebook introduces adventurers and harvesters to more than 80 of Alaska's most common wild edible plants. Alaska’s Wild Plants   is the perfect guide to tuck in your backpack as you explore Alaska’s...
Outdoor School: Tree, Wildflower, and Mushroom Spotting: The Definitive Interactive Nature Guide
Outdoor School: Tree, Wildflower, and Mushroom Spotting: The Definitive Interactive Nature Guide
MPS260
$19.99  
Flexi, Mary Kay Carson, 416 pages, 6 x 9, 9781250750617
With 448 full-color, highly-illustrated pages, Outdoor School is your indispensable tool for the outdoors. This interactive field guide to plant and mushroom spotting includes: - Immersive activities to get you exploring - Write-in sections to journal about experiences - Next-level...
Foraging for Survival: Edible Wild Plants of North America
Foraging for Survival: Edible Wild Plants of North America
SKY170
$17.99  
Paperback, Douglas Boudreau, Mykel Hawke, 208 pages, 6 x 9, 9781510738331
Whether you’re a hiker taking a walk through your local wilderness, or a chef looking for new ingredients to incorporate in your dishes,   Foraging for Survival   is the book for you. As consumerism and a meat-heavy, processed diet become the norm and the world’s population continues to...
Arizona Nature Set: Field Guides to Wildlife, Birds, Trees & Wildflowers of Arizona
Arizona Nature Set: Field Guides to Wildlife, Birds, Trees & Wildflowers of Arizona
WFP163
$17.95  
Folding Pocket Guide with Map, James Kavanagh, 4.5 x 9, 9781620051283
The Arizona Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for The Grand Canyon State. The set includes three Pocket Naturalist Guides to Arizona, Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife, and is attractively packaged in an acetate bag. The beautifully illustrated folding...
Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn't Know You Could Eat
Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn't Know You Could Eat
WPC024
$16.99  
Paperback, Ellen Zachos, 9781612120096
Due March 2013. You don't need to trek into the forest to forage edible plants. Ideal for first-time foragers, this book features 70 edible weeds, flowers, mushrooms, and ornamental plants typically found in urban or suburban neighborhoods. . You'll be amazed by how many of the plants you see...
NORTHWEST FORAGING: The Classic Guide to Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest
NORTHWEST FORAGING: The Classic Guide to Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest
MOU059
$16.95  
Paperback, Doug Benoliel, 192 pages, 5.5 X 7.5, 9781594853661
* 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...
Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide
Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide
WPC025
$14.95  
Paperback, Rosemary Gladstar, 9781612120058
With Rosemary Gladstar's expert advice, anyone can make their own herbal remedies for common ailments, such as aloe lotion for poison ivy, dandelion-burdock tincture for sluggish digestion, and lavender-lemon balm tea for stress relief. . Gladstar profiles 33 of the most common and versatile...
Backyard Medicine: Harvest and Make Your Own Herbal Remedies
Backyard Medicine: Harvest and Make Your Own Herbal Remedies
SKY039
$14.95  
Paperback, Julie BrutonSeal & Matthew Seal, 9781602397019
"A wonderful book that all herbalists need. It embodies a heartfelt love of herbalism combined with clearly articulated scientific insights"-David Hoffmann B. Sc. , FNIMH, Medical Herbalist. Backyard Medicine is a beautiful book, packed with nearly 300 color photographs and over 120 herbal...
Edible and Medicinal Plants of The Northwest
Edible and Medicinal Plants of The Northwest
CPC001
$14.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780973981988
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...
Wild Berries of the Northwest
Wild Berries of the Northwest
CPC003
$14.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780973981933
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...
Common Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest: British Columbia, Washington & Oregon
Common Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest: British Columbia, Washington & Oregon
CPC011
$14.95  
Paperback, J Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780995226616
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Wild Plants of the San Juan Islands
Wild Plants of the San Juan Islands
MOU136
$14.95  
Paperback, Scott Atkinson, 192 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780898863567
* The first comprehensive field guide to the San Juans * Also covers the Gulf Islands and southern Vancouver Island * Includes an annotated checklist of all vascular plants recorded for San Juan County Washington's jewel-like San Juan Islands, outdoor playground for both foot-and...
Northwest Weeds: The Ugly and Beautiful Villains of Fields, Gardens, and Roadsides
Northwest Weeds: The Ugly and Beautiful Villains of Fields, Gardens, and Roadsides
MPP014
$14.00  
Paperback, Ronald J. Taylor, 183 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780878422494
Northwest Weeds describes and illustrates the prominent and ever-present weeds of the northwestern United States and adjacent Canada. Full-color photographs and the accompanying text emphasize the weeds' identifying characteristics. The book includes information on the origin, distribution,...
Sagebrush Country: A Wildflower Sanctuary
Sagebrush Country: A Wildflower Sanctuary
MPP031
$14.00  
Paperback, Ronald J. Taylor, 221 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780878422807
Sagebrush country is a land of contrasts--a place of desolation and a place of beauty. This field guide explores the elegance of the sagebrush steppe as expressed in the colorful spring and fall flowers and, more subtly, in the wondrous adaptations that enable plants to withstand the extremes so...
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