Foraging Texas (Paperback)

Paperback. Foraging Texas is a field guide and reference for people who want to learn about wild edible plants across the state of Texas. It covers edible plants native or naturalized in the lone star state and describes wildharvesting basics, ethics, identification, distribution, harvesting methods, recipes, and historical uses. The guide is easy for beginners to use. Its primarily organized by plant type (i.e., tree, shrub, herb) and secondarily by plant family (i.e., sunflower family, carrot family, etc.) and has detailed photos to aid in identification. The guide is also a useful reference for more experienced foragers. Although this guide focuses on the edible plants of Texas, because the state of Texas covers such a wide variety of ecoregions and habitats, Foraging Texas is also useful in neighboring states like Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and beyond. From cattails to elderberry to amaranth, this guide uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of Texas. Complete with foraging basics, ethics, and tips on plant identification, this beginner-friendly guide has something for even the most experienced forager. Learn all about safely recognizing, respecting, and utilizing wild plants. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …