Southern California Food Plants: Wild Edibles of the Valleys, Foothills, Coast, and Beyond

Best serving as an introduction to the wild/non domesticated (or domesticated yet feral) edible plant life of SoCal, readers will find Southern California Food Plants to be a much needed addition to a subject that continues to grow in interest and pertinence. Inhabitants of the greater Los Angeles to San Diego metro areas, then east to Palm Springs/the California state line, whom take outer urban excursions will surely benefit most from this guide. Essentially: throw this booklet into a backpack or glove box, head for the hills, and discover what wild plants can be consumed during times of leisure or necessity.

• Covering 50 wild southern California food plants
• Edible uses are fully explored: preparation & utilization
• Range & habitat are discussed assisting in identification
• County by county maps & nearly 100 color photographs
• Both common & scientific names
• Concise synopsis of medicinal uses
• Cautions list look-alike plants & toxicity concerns
• Special notes include useful extras & important tidbits.