Foraging the Rocky Mountains - Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods in the Rockies

The Rocky Mountain region's diverse geography overflows with edible plant species. From salsify to pearly everlasting, currants to pine nuts, Foraging the Rocky Mountains guides you to 85 edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the region. This valuable reference guide will help you identify and appreciate the wild bounty of the Rocky Mountain states. This guide also includes::

• detailed descriptions of edible plants and animals
• tips on finding, preparing, and using foraged foods
• recipes suitable for the trail and at home
• detailed, full-color photos
• a glossary of botanical terms

About the author

Liz Morgan, MA, JD, NTP, RWP, lives in the mountains of Colorado, where she spends her time skiing, foraging, hiking, paddling, cooking, and practicing yoga. She studied ancient food systems as an anthropology student at Colgate University and food security and food policy as a graduate student at Vermont Law School. 

Summary

This guide uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Rockies. Helpfully organized by environmental zone, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes.

Product details

• Authors: Liz Brown Morgan, Lizbeth Morgan
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.08.2023, delayed
• EAN: 9781493084517
• ISBN: 978-1-4930-8451-7
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: Foraging Series
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Nature guide; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; Rocky Mountains, NATURE / Plants / General, Travel & holiday, Trees, wildflowers & plants, Trees, wildflowers & plants: general interest, Travel and holiday, Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest, Western & Pacific Coast states, US West: Mountain States