Southern California Food Plants

Author : Charles W. Kane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11
Category : Food
ISBN : 0977133389

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Southern California Food Plants by Charles W. Kane Pdf

Best serving as an introduction to the wild/non domesticated (or domesticated yet feral) edible plant life of SoCal, readers will find Southern California Food Plants to be a much needed addition to a subject that continues to grow in interest and pertinence. Inhabitants of the greater Los Angeles to San Diego metro areas, then east to Palm Springs/the California state line, whom take outer urban excursions will surely benefit most from this guide. Essentially: throw this booklet into a backpack or glove box, head for the hills, and discover what wild plants can be consumed during times of leisure or necessity.Covering 50 wild southern California food plants.Edible uses are fully explored: preparation & utilization.Range & habitat are discussed assisting in identification.County by county maps & nearly 100 color photographs.Both common & scientific names.Concise synopsis of medicinal uses.Cautions list look-alike plants & toxicity concerns.Special notes include useful extras & important tidbits.

Author : Beverly Evan Treadwell Ph D
Publisher : Horticultural Counselors
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692771549

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Native Edibles by Beverly Evan Treadwell Ph D Pdf

"Native Edibles - A Food Plant Guide for Southern California Lawns and Gardens" supports the notion that gardening is one of the best ways we can address some of today's most pressing problems. Our health, as well as the health of our environment and economy is dependent upon support for individuals and businesses that promote the use of native plants e.g. gardeners, nurseries, homeowners, landscapers, small scale farmers, restaurateurs, and individuals and families utilizing the California Homemade Food Act. "Native Edibles" takes a look at some of the most important food and drink plants known to have existed when the first Californians inhabited the land. A brief literature review is followed by plant profiles. Profiles include an image and description of a particular native plant species, as well as information about each plant's growth patterns, edibility rating, nutritional value, culinary uses, and environmental benefits.The study of native edible plants and their potential positive impact on the health of our environment (including wildlife), the economy, and us humans is not only timely, but critical.Native edibles are the plants of the future!

Author : Beverly Evan Treadwell Ph D,Beverly Treadwell
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 154273729X

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Native Edibles by Beverly Evan Treadwell Ph D,Beverly Treadwell Pdf

Forty-one (41) Full Color Images! (Black and White Version also available) "Native Edibles" takes a look at some of the most important food and drink plants known to have existed when the first Californians inhabited the land. A brief literature review is followed by plant profiles. Profiles include an image and description of a particular native plant species, as well as information about each plant's growth patterns, edibility rating, nutritional value, culinary uses, and environmental benefits. The study of native edible plants and their potential positive impact on the health of our environment (including wildlife), the economy, and us humans is not only timely, but critical. Native edibles are the plants of the future!

Author : Charlotte Bringle Clarke
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520905801

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Edible and Useful Plants of California by Charlotte Bringle Clarke Pdf

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.

Author : Douglas Kent
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781591939160

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Foraging Southern California by Douglas Kent Pdf

Your Field Guide to Foraging for Wild Edibles: What, Where, and When to Look Foraging for food is an engaging and beneficial pastime that anyone can enjoy. It inspires connections to the land and can help to improve your health. Plus, many target plants for foragers are non-native, so the activity can support—if not improve—biological diversity and ecological well-being. Foraging Southern California introduces you to plentiful and delicious foods, from berries and fruits to roots, seeds, and even tasty aquatic options, like kelp and crayfish. Expert forager Douglas Kent shares his decades of experience in this handy guide that’s perfect for beginners and intermediates. Learn what to look for, as well as when and where to look. Key identification features, written instructions, and full-color photographs help you to comfortably and confidently know that you’re harvesting the right species. A compare section provides information on dangerous look-alikes, helping to ensure your foraging success and personal health. The “Top 10 Edibles” section provides a starting point for beginners, and species throughout the book are organized by harvestable quality, which quickly leads to the relevant information for your own foraging needs. Foraging must be done with knowledge and consideration. Foraging Southern California provides information that can benefit you and the environment. Grab the book, get outside, and enjoy nature’s bounty.

Author : Charlotte Bringle Clarke
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0520905806

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Edible and Useful Plants of California by Charlotte Bringle Clarke Pdf

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.

Author : Andrew Kanzler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0615624685

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Culinary Cultivation for Southern California Gardens by Andrew Kanzler Pdf

This book is a primer for those wanting to grow their own food while maintaining a consciousness of the water security issues in Southern California. After having spent a number of years looking for plants that provide food without needing extra water (or excessive water) in Southern California I decided that there needs to be one place to look for others to find the same information I have gathered over the years. After searching for some time, I have not been able to find a comprehensive document like this one that lists and describes culinary plants with the Mediterranean Climate and its low annual precipitation in mind. Be warned, this is not a large book, it is only 44 pages and only includes about 34 plants.

Author : Christopher Nyerges
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493040902

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Foraging California by Christopher Nyerges Pdf

From acacia to wild grape, Foraging California guides the reader to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Golden State. Helpfully organized by plant families, with detailed information on locations, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes.

Author : Philip W. Rundel,Robert J. Gustafson
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005-04-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520241992

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Introduction to the Plant Life of Southern California by Philip W. Rundel,Robert J. Gustafson Pdf

Rundel introduces readers to the plant communities of the Southern California coastal areas and foothills, including color photos of 250 species and additional color habitat photos.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1877
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : UCBK:C039728693

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Semi-tropic California and Southern California Horticulturist by Anonim Pdf

Author : E. Yale Dawson
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520327146

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Seashore Plants of Southern California by E. Yale Dawson Pdf

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1966. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived

Author : Charles W. Kane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1736924109

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Wild Edible Plants of California by Charles W. Kane Pdf

A state of significant plant diversity, California is home to more species than any other. Weather, elevation, and latitude all play parts in the region's floristic dynamism. For the wild edible plant enthusiast, this means a variety of sustaining forages are to be had, however, they are not all found in one place. With Wild Edible Plants of California (Volume 1), the reader has access to not only the where, but too, the what and when of California's wild edible bounty.Covering the state's most essential forages, preference has been given to plants that are abundant and/or have more caloric/nutritional/traditional value than other edibles. Well-suited for the backpack, cargo-pocket, or glovebox, the publication's form is a 64-page booklet. Over 160 color photos and a state/county location image for every profile assists the reader in plant identification. Aside from the main focus of how to use and prepare each wild edible, additional sections include medicinal uses (if applicable), cautions, and special notes. A sustenance rank, choice edible part/ season indictor, and general index all serve to increase the publication's usefulness.

Author : G. W. Frankie,Robbin W. Thorp,Rollin E. Coville,Barbara Ertter
Publisher : Heyday Books
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1597142948

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California Bees and Blooms by G. W. Frankie,Robbin W. Thorp,Rollin E. Coville,Barbara Ertter Pdf

The best source for information on California bees and how to help them thrive in your garden Identification and guidance for planting

Author : Wendy C. Hodgson
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780816532834

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Food Plants of the Sonoran Desert by Wendy C. Hodgson Pdf

"Written to be easily accessible to general readers, the book is a valuable compendium for anyone interested in the desert's hidden bounty."--Jacket.

Author : National Audubon Society
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1998-05-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780679446781

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to California by National Audubon Society Pdf

The most comprehensive field guide available to the flora and fauna of California--a portable, essential companion for visitors and residents alike--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more; A complete overview of California's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns and night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others. The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 14 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as 150 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals.