Plant & Flower Identification Guides

The best field guides for identifying wild plants, herbs, and flowers. Useful for foragers and nature lovers alike.
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$39.95  
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...

$29.95  
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...

$29.95  
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....

$29.95  
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...

$29.95  
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...

$29.95  
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...

$28.95  
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...

$27.95  
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...

$24.99  
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...


$24.95  
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...

$24.95  
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...

$24.95  
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...

$24.95  
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...

$24.95  
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...

$22.95  
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...

$22.95  
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...

$22.95  
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
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$19.99  
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...

$19.99  
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...

$17.99  
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...

$17.95  
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...

$16.99  
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...

$16.99  
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...

$16.95  
* 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...

$14.95  
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...

$14.95  
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...


$14.95  
* 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...

$14.00  
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,...

$14.00  
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...

$9.99  
Arranged in a directory of categories divided into wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds and shellfish, this book has all of the information you need to forage for yourself.You'd be surprised at the bounty of wild food you can find practically on your doorstep: some native...

$9.95  
Learn to identify the Pacific Northwest’s wildflowers. At the cabin, in the park, or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Featuring only wildflowers of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, this booklet by George Miller is organized by color for quick and easy identification. When...

$9.95  
Learn to identify, collect, and prepare wild edibles! Step into your backyard, garden, or nearby green space, and harvest an abundance of free, nutritious, and organic greens, tubers, and fruits.   Foraging in North America   introduces you to 12 widely accessible wild plants that can be...

$9.95  
This handy FoldingGuide(TM) includes 59 wildflower species, both common and some rare, found in Oregon, Washington State, and British Columbia. They include both perennials and annuals, spring, summer, and fall bloomers found along roadsides, in fields, forest, and waterways. The species list...

$9.95  
These laminated, fold-up identification guides speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts, their waterproof and indestructible, the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates. This guide includes 31 species of cacti, both common and exotic, including fishhooks, chollas,...

$8.95  
Your essential portable guide to the most popular coastal flowers on the West Coast.

Edible Wild Plants
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$8.95  
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....

Medicinal Plants
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$8.95  
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...

$8.95  
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...

$8.95  
A Field Guide to Foraging for Wild Greens and Flowers  pinpoints easy-to-find greens and flowers that many don't realize are edible--such as dandelion, clover, chicory, sheep's sorrel and lamb's quarters--and also introduces readers to the delicious leaves of such native plants as goldenrod and...

$8.95  
California is an amazing region to view the abundant marine life found in the intertidal zone (the area between high and low tide). At low tide an incredible world of marine life is unveiled! With this guide you will be able to identify many of the creatures that you may find here. Using crisp,...

$8.95  
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...

$8.95  
People exploring nature in Sierra Nevada can use this handy photographic guide to identify common native wildflowers. The flowers in this guide are grouped by color to make indentification as easy as possible. Text indicates size, color, bloom period and other characteristics. Six laminated...

$8.95  
Wildflowers of Washington’s Cascades and Olympic Mountains is a quick and easy to use, light-weight, durable, all-weather field guide to 100 carefully selected native flowers. Some shrubs and small trees are included, along with herbs. Each is illustrated with a gorgeous photo of the flower, and...

$8.95  
Wildflowers of Oregon’s Cascades Range is a quick and easy to use, light-weight, durable, all-weather field guide to 99 carefully selected native flowers. Some shrubs and small trees are included, along with herbs. Each is illustrated with a gorgeous photo of the flower, and identified with the...

$7.95  
Washington State Trees and Wildflowers is a pocket-sized, folding nature guide highlighting the most commonly seen trees and wildflowers in Washington. Laminated for durability, these handy guides are a great source of portable information on the trail or in your backyard. Distinctive color...

$7.95  
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...

$7.95  
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...

$7.95  
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...

$7.95  
Hawaii Trees & Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar trees, shrubs, food plants and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 110 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide botanical sanctuaries. Because of the rich...

$7.95  
Florida 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...

$7.95  
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...

$7.95  
Great Lakes Trees and Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar trees, shrubs and wildflowers in the Great Lakes region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for...

$7.95  
Dangerous Animals and Plants is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast interested in poisonous and venomous North American plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 90 species of dangerous birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects,...

Roadside Wildflowers
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$7.95  
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,...

$7.95  
Rainforest Publication's field guides to Panama's natural life include a series of specialized guides plus a new guide for the generalist which includes the exotic animals of Panama that every naturalist would hope to encounter.The fold out pocket guides are approximately 24" by 8.75" (61 cm by...

$7.95  
Rainforest Publication's field guides to Panama's natural life include a series of specialized guides plus a new guide for the generalist which includes the exotic animals of Panama that every naturalist would hope to encounter.The fold out pocket guides are approximately 24" by 8.75" (61 cm by...

$7.95  
Alberta Trees & 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 province-wide botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability,...

$7.95  
This portable 8-fold guide is the perfect companion to Phillipa Hudson's easy-to-use  Coastal Flowers of the Pacific Northwest , and features 112 spectacular photos of flowers found from the mid to alpine elevations on Vancouver Island and the Coast Mountains of the Pacific Northwest....

$7.95  
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...

$7.95  
Chaparral – the shrub-dominated landscape found in-between the coast and the mountains – is California's most extensive ecosystem and can be found in every single county in the state. This beautifully illustrated guide – produced with the assistance of the San Diego Audubon...

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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...

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Foraging involves finding, identifying and harvesting wild edible plants. It is a healthy outdoor activity that puts one in touch with nature and provides a bounty of fresh, nutritious, free food. This handy pocket guide provides simplified reference to the approved practices for harvesting wild...
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