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Edible and Useful Plants of California (Volume 41) (California Natural History Guides) by Clarke, Charlotte Bringle is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Edible and Useful Plants of California (Volume 41) (California Natural History Guides) about?

Both American Indians and the pioneers knew and used many different plant species-for food, fibers, medicine, tools, and other purposes. This unique book is a guide to identifying more than 220 such plants. But it goes much further-it also tells the reader how to prepare, cook, and otherwise use them. Some of the dishes for which recipes are given have won culinary prizes. All have been tested not only by the author but also by her students and by journalists-who have been uniformity surprised and impressed. The plants are organized by habitat communities. Description, photos, drawings, and distribution information are given. Where poisonous look-alikes exist, they too are illustrated. Much fascinating information about Indian uses of native and introduced species is included. The author emphasizes conservation considerations; the aim of the book is to educate the reader about intriguing uses of the plants, and to tell how to gather and use the most palatable and abundant species without damaging the environment.

Who reads Edible and Useful Plants of California (Volume 41) (California Natural History Guides)?

Author

Clarke, Charlotte Bringle

Publisher

University of California Press

Published

1977

Language

EN

ISBN

9780520032613

Category

history

Subjects

History, Humanities

Rating

4.2 / 5 (75 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14