Southern California Food Plants: Wild Edibles of the Valleys, Foothills, Coast, and Beyond
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Southern California Food Plants: Wild Edibles of the Valleys, Foothills, Coast, and Beyond
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.
