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Edible Wild Plants: A Guide to the Natural Kitchen

Edible Wild Plants is the ideal guide for anyone curious about the edible treasures of nature. This book reveals the diversity of edible plants in the wild and teaches you to distinguish between useful herbs and weeds. Thanks to clear descriptions and accurate illustrations, identifying edible plants during walks in nature is easy.

To ensure complete safety, the book also thoroughly discusses toxic plants that resemble edible varieties, so you can "shop" with peace of mind in Mother Nature’s herb garden. From beginners to experienced gatherers and nature cooks, this book is a valuable companion.

Summary (back cover)

Wild plants offer not only unique flavors but also an abundance of essential nutrients. With this practical guide, you’ll learn to recognize, gather, and prepare edible plants.

This book includes:

• Descriptions of the 200 most common edible wild plants.
• Botanical details for each plant, distribution information for the Netherlands and Belgium, and clear identification markers with color photos and detailed illustrations.
• Information on which parts of the plant to harvest when and how to use them in the kitchen, including the basic flavor.
• Details on the nutritional value and health benefits of each plant.
• An overview of toxic plants that resemble edible species, with an explanation of the risks.
• A handy calendar that indicates the best times to harvest different plant parts.

This book is the perfect companion for walks in search of edible wild plants, offering inspiration and knowledge for a natural, flavorful kitchen.