Edible and Useful Plants of the Southwest: Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona - Delena Tull

All around us, there are wild plants that can be utilized for food, medicine, and clothing. However, many individuals lack the knowledge to identify or utilize them. In this comprehensive book by Delena Tull, the author extensively covers the plants found in New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas, providing valuable insights and information.

The book is extensively illustrated with black-and-white drawings and color photos, and it encompasses a wide range of special features, including:

• Recipes for foods made from edible wild plants
• Guidance on preparing wild teas and spices
• Instructions for using wild plant dyes on wool, cotton, and other materials
• Guidance on preparing fibers for crafting baskets, textiles, and paper
• Information on wild plants used for producing rubber, wax, oil, and soap
• Insight into the medicinal uses of plants
• Details on hay fever plants and plants that cause rashes
• Instructions for distinguishing edible from poisonous berries
• Detailed information on poisonous plants, including poison ivy, oak, and sumac, as well as herbal treatments for their rashes

Author: Tull, Delena
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Edible and Useful Plants of the Southwest: Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted )
On Sale: 2013-09-15
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780292748279