Basic Illustrated Edible Wild Plants and Useful Herbs

For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as a backpack and hiking boots. These volumes, information-packed tools, for the novice or handy references for the veteran, distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books tell you what you need to know.

Learn how to:

• Forage for wild plants and herbs and identify edible berries
• Discover traditional treatments for common illnesses, from colds to heart disease, and more
• Distinguish between edible and nonedible plants
• Improve your diet with nutrient-dense and vitamin-rich wild plants
• Make delicious desserts, herbal teas, and other healthy recipes