Throughout human history, plants have provided us with food, clothing, medicine and shelter. The Rocky Mountains are home to a diversity of plant species that have helped native peoples and settlers survive through the centuries. This title describes 333 common trees, shrubs, flowers, ferns, mosses and lichens that have been used by people from ancient times to the present. This comprehensive guide contains: More than 700 color photographs and illustrations An introduction explaining the use of wild plants, including ...
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Throughout human history, plants have provided us with food, clothing, medicine and shelter. The Rocky Mountains are home to a diversity of plant species that have helped native peoples and settlers survive through the centuries. This title describes 333 common trees, shrubs, flowers, ferns, mosses and lichens that have been used by people from ancient times to the present. This comprehensive guide contains: More than 700 color photographs and illustrations An introduction explaining the use of wild plants, including gathering, preparing and cooking Food, medicinal and other uses for each species Clear descriptions of the plants and where to find them Warnings about plant allergies, poisons and digestive upsets A special section at the end detailing 46 of the more common poisonous plants in the Rockies region.
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Fair. An acceptable and readable copy. All pages are intact, and the spine and cover are also intact. This item may have light highlighting, writing or underlining through out the book, curled corners, missing dust jacket and or stickers.
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Good. Size: 5x0x8; Paperback in good condition. Some creasing and edge wear to covers and pages. Binding is secure. No spine creases. Clean pages free of writing, marks or tears. Our feedback says it all! Feel confident when you order from Hilltop Book Shop.
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Ian Sheldong, Linda Kershaw. Fine. Stiff Paperback. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Gift quality copy; Detailed photographs/illustrations. Textblock is very bright and tight; Illustrated covers. 270p., including glossary, references and index.
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This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
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Fine. Size: 87x10x136; Learn about the edible and medicinal characteristics of 333 of the most common plant species of the Rockies, from Idaho and Montana south to New Mexico. Includes information on how plants were used by both Native Americans and later settlers.