Hi, 1st post to this forum. Im looking for a small pocket book/guide to edible plants for the pacific northwest. something thats small and lightweight, any suggestions? Thanks for any help. Kevin
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I'm a PNW'er and can't recall seeing any such guidebook as you are seeking. I believe our corner of the USA is somewhat impoverished when it comes to native edible species -- although we can boast quite a diversity edible berries and... FUNGUS! I hope you find what you're looking for. I'd be curious to see such a guidebook, too.
Paulo
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Hi, sometimes you come across laminated 1 page sheets with wild edibles. I couldn't find something small enough so I borrowed some info from This site which I put into a coil bound book. It's about 1 cm thick and 8.5 x 5.5. Not pocket sized, but it fits in the top of my backpack.
I would love to hear if you come across something better! Or maybe we should put one together!
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Paulo
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Yup, I put those references on the front of my book so I could recommend them to others.
I have found a couple pocket reference wild edibles/medicinals books, but none were specific for the Pacific North West.
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Paulo
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Thanks! I think he was looking for a pocket sized version, otherwise there are quite a few as you say.
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