Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Title | Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast PDF eBook |
Author | Andy MacKinnon |
Publisher | Lone Pine Pub. |
Total Pages | 528 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9781551055305 |
The classic authority on plants of the Pacific Northwest.
Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Title | Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast PDF eBook |
Author | Jim Pojar |
Publisher | Lone Pine Pub |
Total Pages | 527 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9781551050409 |
This best-selling field guide features 794 species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatics, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens found along the coast from Oregon to Alaska. Color photographs and line drawings help you identify and learn about the fascinating plants of the Pacific Northwest coast. Engaging notes on each species describe aboriginal and other local uses of plants for food, medicine and implements, along with the unique characteristics of each plant and name origins.
Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West
Title | Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Moore |
Publisher | UNM Press |
Total Pages | 551 |
Release | 2011-08-16 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0890135924 |
Michael Moore, renowned herbalist, teacher, and author of several medicinal plant books, presents a one-of-a-kind guide to over three hundred species of plants geographically ranging from Baja California to Alaska. This uniquely attractive book educates the reader to both native and introduced species within this region. With over eighty line drawings, forty-four color photographs, maps, and a glossary, this book contains clear and reliable information on identification and safe use of the plants; appearance, habitats, collecting methods, and storage; therapeutic uses, constituents, and preparations; potential toxicities and medical contraindications; and tea-making, tincturing, and salve making.
The Flora and Fauna of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Title | The Flora and Fauna of the Pacific Northwest Coast PDF eBook |
Author | Collin Varner |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 464 |
Release | 2018-08 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780295744643 |
The Flora and Fauna of the Pacific Northwest Coast is an extensive, easy-to-follow resource guide to the plant and animal life of the vast and diverse bioregion stretching from Juneau, Alaska, south to coastal British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and down to California's San Francisco Bay. Encompassing over eight hundred native and invasive species, and including more than two thousand color photos, this is the most complete book of its kind on the market. The book is divided into flora and fauna, with detailed subsections for flowering plants, berries, ferns, shrubs and bushes, trees, fungi, birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and insects. Each species (identified by common and scientific name) is illustrated by a close-up photograph and a concise description of its appearance, biology, and habitat, as well as its traditional use and medicinal properties (where applicable). The book also contains detailed maps, a glossary, and a complete index of species.
Plants and Animals of the Pacific Northwest
Title | Plants and Animals of the Pacific Northwest PDF eBook |
Author | Eugene N. Kozloff |
Publisher | Douglas & McIntyre |
Total Pages | 264 |
Release | 1978 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780295955971 |
Describes and illustrates over four hundred plant and animal species fairly common and widely distributed in the Pacific Northwest, from southern Oregon to British Columbia
Northwest Foraging
Title | Northwest Foraging PDF eBook |
Author | Doug Benoliel |
Publisher | Skipstone |
Total Pages | 192 |
Release | 2011-02-04 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9781594853678 |
CLICK HERE to download the section on foraging for field mustard with four sample recipes from Northwest Foraging * 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, juneberries to cattails, and many, many more! He also includes a description of which poisonous "look-alike" plants to avoid -- a must-read for the foraging novice. Features include detailed illustrations of each plant, an illustrated guide to general plant identification principles, seasonality charts for prime harvesting, a selection of simple foraging recipes, and a glossary of botanical terms. Beginning with his botany studies at the University of Washington, Doug Benoliel has been dedicated to native plants. He has owned a landscaping, design, and nursery business, and done his extensive work with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Doug lives on Lopez Island, Washington.
Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Title | Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast PDF eBook |
Author | Jim Pojar |
Publisher | Lone Pine International |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9781772130089 |
This easy-to-use 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. PLANTS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COAST covers the coastal region from shoreline to alpine, including the western Cascades. Includes: * 1100 color photographs * More than 1000 line drawings and silhouettes * Clear species descriptions and keys to groups * Descriptions of each plant's habitat and range * 794 new color range maps. * Rich and engaging notes on each species describe aboriginal and other local uses of plants for food, medicine and implements, along with unique characteristics of the plants and the origins of their names. For both amateurs and professionals, this is the best, most accessible, most up-to-date guide of its kind.