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Backyard guide to edible wild plants Cover Image Book

Backyard guide to edible wild plants / Mimi Prunella Hernandez and Heather Wood Buzzard ; illustrations by Mafalda Paiva.

National Geographic backyard guide to edible wild plants (portion title)
Hernandez, Mimi Prunella, (author.). Wood, Heather, 1946- (author.). Paiva, Mafalda, (illustrator.). National Geographic Society (U.S.), (publisher.).

Summary:

"A reliable guide to common wild plants that can be foraged for food or home remedies"-- Provided by publisher.
The National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants is a vibrant handbook featuring 102 common wild plants that can be foraged for food and drink. It covers a wide range of plants, from sunflowers to wild grapes, with detailed identification, preparation tips, and recipes. The book is organized into seven sections based on the plant parts most useful for foraging (roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, shoots, and "backyard superstars"). Each plant is photographed, illustrated, and described for easy learning, making it accessible for novice foragers. Written by Mimi Prunella Hernandez and Heather Wood Buzzard, it combines botanical knowledge with creative culinary advice.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781426223709
  • ISBN: 1426223706
  • Physical Description: 285 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2025]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 278) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The backyard bounty -- Backyard superstars -- Roots -- Leaves -- Flowers -- Fruits -- Seeds, nuts & grains -- Shoots & barks.

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Subject: Wild plants, Edible > United States > Identification.
Medicinal plants > United States > Identification.
Wild plants, Edible.
Medicinal plants.
Cooking (Wild foods)
Genre: Field guides.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 16 of 20 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 2 copies available at Sandhill Regional Library.

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  • 1 current hold with 20 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Moore County Library 581.6 HER (Text) 48198030051904 Adult Nonfiction Checked out 08/26/2025
Robbins Area Library 581.6 HER (Text) 48198060027337 Adult Nonfiction Available -