Wild Food Plants of Australia
Discover Australia's Edible Flora
Wild Food Plants of Australia by Tim Low is a comprehensive field guide that introduces readers to over 180 native Australian plants known for their edibility. Designed for both novices and seasoned foragers, this guide offers detailed descriptions, distribution maps, and insights into traditional and contemporary uses of these plants. Enhanced with color photographs and line drawings, it serves as an invaluable resource for bushwalkers, naturalists, scientists, and culinary enthusiasts interested in wild food cuisine. The book also provides guidance on distinguishing between poisonous and non-poisonous plants, information on introduced species, nutritional content of wild foods, bush survival tips, and methods for foraging and cooking with wild plants.
Features
- Profiles over 180 edible Australian plant species
- Includes distribution maps and detailed descriptions
- Features color photographs and line drawings for easy identification
- Offers insights into traditional and modern culinary uses
- Provides guidance on foraging, bush survival, and cooking techniques
Specifications
- Format: Paperback
- Number of Pages: 248
- Dimensions: 19 cm (H) x 12.5 cm (W) x 1 cm (D)
- Weight: 0.37 kg
- Language: English
- ISBN-13: 9780207169304
- ISBN-10: 0207169306
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Publication Date: 31st July 1991
- Edition Number: 2 (Revised)
