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Book SynopsisLearn to identify wild berries and fruits with this handy field guide, organized by color. Get the popular field guide by expert author Teresa Marrone, and get started on your way to becoming a forager. Teresa has been gathering and preparing wild edibles for more than 20 years, and she shares her foraging experience with you. Use this book with confidence as you learn about nearly 200 species found in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The species are organized by color and then by form, so when you see a red berry, go to the red section to learn what it is. Book Features Species organized by color, then by form Full-page photos and insets showing each plant’s key identification points Interesting tidbits about the plants’ many uses Range maps, ripening calendar, and more Nearly 200 wild berries and fruits in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan Learn what’s edible and what to avoid with this easy-to-use field guide. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.
Table of ContentsIntroduction About this book The range maps What is a fruit? How fruits are arranged on the stem Leaf form and arrangement Safety and plant identification What is not included in this book Not ripe yet! Be certain, be safe: Wild grapes Ripening calendar for edible fruit How to use this book Sample page The Berries and Fruits Green Yellow Orange Red Purple Blue Black White Helpful Resources Glossary Index About the Author
