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Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Great Plains

The possible benefits of wild plants for human health and well-being are extensive! Early settlers from England and Europe brought their
knowledge of edible plants and medical treatments with them to the New World. Indigenous peoples too developed a widespread knowledge
of edible and medicinal plants. With this pamphlet you can use this valuable information to find the common species present in the Region.

Additional information included in this guide includes:

Habitats where desirable species are located
How to harvest plants in an environmentally sustainable manor
Become aware of the plants that are poisonous to touch
Identifying poisonous plants that may also be encountered With this guide you will look at the plant life around you in a whole new light!

This 12-panel guide, conveniently folds up in to a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket, glove box or backpack yet sturdy enough to
stand up to outdoor use—durable lamination also makes it waterproof.

Size: 4”x 9” folded; 9” x 24.5” unfolded.

ISBN: 978-1-954018-25-9

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J. Duane Sept

Duane Sept is a biologist, professional free-lance nature photographer and writer. Duane’s award-winning photographs have been published internationally in books, magazines, newspapers, displays and others. He is the author of 30+ natural history books including Common Mushrooms of the Northwest published by Calypso Publishing which is a best seller many times over! He is also the past president of the Sunshine Coast Mycological Society in British Columbia.

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Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Ozarks

The possible benefits of wild plants for human health and well-being are extensive! Early settlers from England and Europe brought their knowledge of edible plants and medical treatments with them to the New World. Indigenous peoples too developed a widespread knowledge of edible and medicinal plants. With this pamphlet you can use this valuable information to find the common species present in the Region.

Additional information included in this guide includes:
• Habitats where desirable species are located
• How to harvest plants in an environmentally sustainable manor
• Become aware of the plants that are poisonous to touch
• Identifying poisonous plants that may also be encountered

With this guide you will look at the plant life around you in a whole new light! This 12-panel guide, conveniently folds up in to a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket, glove box or backpack yet sturdy enough to stand up to outdoor use—durable lamination also makes it waterproof.

Size: 4”x 9” folded; 9” x 24.5” unfolded.

ISBN: 978-1-954018-21-1

Click the arrows to move between the pages of our Electronic Flip Guide.

J. Duane Sept

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Butterflies of the Great Plains

This waterproof guide beautifully illustrates over 80 species of butterflies and most of their caterpillars found in the states of the Great Plain of the US—from North Dakota down to the Texas panhandle.

This pocket-sized guide features color photos in a side-by-side format that makes it ideal for field use. The guide includes, along with many notable species, and lists the common and scientific names, adult size, the months when they fly in these regions, and their caterpillar host plants. Nature enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this marvelous guide.

ISBN: 978-1-954018-16-7

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Roland Wauer

Roland “Ro” Wauer is retired from the National Park Service where he worked in several of America’s national parks.

His favorite parks include Big Bend in Texas, Death Valley in California, and Zion in Utah. He has traveled extensively in Mexico and throughout the U.S. and Canada.

He is the author of 25 books and more than 180 articles on nature, especially about birds and butterflies. He continues writing about our natural resources, presenting talks, and conducting research on birds and butterflies.

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Mushrooms of the Ozarks

Did you ever find a mushroom and wonder what species it was? The mushrooms of the Ozarks always intrigue! This guide will help you learn about 50 of the most common edible and poisonous species found in this region. Using crisp, clear photographs along with short, detailed descriptions you will learn which common mushrooms to watch for. Additional information included in this guide includes:

• How to make a spore print
• A diagram illustrating the parts of a mushroom
• Illustrations of the major mushroom groups

With this guide you will look at the mushrooms around you in a whole new light! This 12-panel guide, conveniently folds up in to a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket, glove box or backpack yet sturdy enough to stand up to outdoor use—durable lamination also makes it waterproof. Size: 4”x 9” folded; 9” x 24.5” unfolded.

ISBN: 9781954018037

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J. Duane Sept

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Mushrooms of the Great Plains

Did you ever find a mushroom and wonder what species it was? The mushrooms of the Great Plains always intrigue! This guide will help you learn about 40 of the most common edible and poisonous species found in this region. Using crisp, clear photographs along with short, detailed descriptions you will learn which common mushrooms to watch for. Additional information included in this guide includes:

• How to make a spore print
• A diagram illustrating the parts of a mushroom
• Illustrations of the major mushroom groups
• Picking and cooking tips

ISBN: 9781954018013

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click the arrows.

J. Duane Sept

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