Edible and Poisonous Plants of Northern California

With this book you will discover a variety of common weeds with uncommon stories, sinister plants with deadly reputations, and friendly vegetables disguised as weeds. Over 50 detailed drawings will help you identify these plants which grow in both urban and natural areas of Northern California.

Learn how to use dandelions as a coffee substitute, how to make a gourmet salad out of "weeds," how to eat a pinecone or cactus, and much more! This is a great book to enhance anyone's pleasure of California outdoors.