An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran that distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book. You'll discover how to identify and gather more than 100 of the most nutritious wild plants and useful herbs in the contiguous United States, prepare delicious recipes using your wild harvest, determine the identity of poisonous plants and poisonous look-alikes, and take charge of your personal health by making wild plants and herbs a part of your diet. For a generation,Falcon Guides' Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Learn how to: Forage for wild plants and herbs and identify edible berries Treat a variety of ailments and illnesses, from colds to heart disease and more Distinguish between edible and non-edible parts of plants Moderate your intake of certain plants and herbs to avoid physical illness Make delicious desserts, herbal teas, and other healthy recipes