A handy illustrated guide to the edible plant life available in Appalachia and other temperate areas during the spring. From sassafras to rhubarb, each entry includes instructions on where to find the plant, how to spot it, and the ways it is best eaten, often with recipes.
Plants include:
Morel
Asparagus
Wild onion
Wild garlic
Nettles
Wild radish
White mustard
Water cress
Horseradish
Chicory
Wild lettuce
Dandelion
Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution. In July 2016, Vintage Shorts celebrates Foxfire's 50th Anniversary.
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978-0-307-94826-7 (9780307948267)
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The Foxfire Americana Library is a collection of eBooks drawing from The Foxfire Fund's extensive series of tips, how-to's, stories, and legends designed to preserve and foster Appalachian culture. The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center is located in Mountain City, Georgia. www.foxfire.org.
