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Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada Paperback – Feb. 1 2016

by Andy MacKinnon (Author), Linda Kershaw (Author), John Arnason (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 1,840 ratings
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Throughout human history plants have provided us with food, clothing, medicine and shelter. Canada is a huge country with diverse habitats that are home to an incredible diversity of plant species that have helped native peoples and early settlers survive through the centuries. This book describes nearly 600 common trees, shrubs, flowers, ferns, mosses and lichens that have been used by people from ancient times to the present. More than 800 color photographs and illustrations.
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    Feb. 1 2016
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    13.97 x 2.29 x 21.59 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1772130028
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1772130027
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Edible Medicinal Plants Canada

EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL PLANTS OF CANADA

A comprehensive guide to traditional and modern uses of the plants of Canada. Includes:

  • clear descriptions of the plants and where to find them
  • Indigenous and historic European uses of plant species
  • warnings about plant allergies, poisons and digestive upsets
  • 530+ colour photographs and 125 illustrations

Edible Medicinal Plants Canada

A comprehensive guide to traditional and modern uses of the plants of Canada. Includes:

  • clear descriptions of the plants and where to find them
  • Indigenous and historic European uses of plant species
  • warnings about plant allergies, poisons and digestive upsets
  • 530+ colour photographs and 125 illustrations

Edible Medicinal Plants Canada

Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada

A comprehensive guide to traditional and modern uses of the plants of Canada. Includes:

  • clear descriptions of the plants and where to find them
  • Indigenous and historic European uses of plant species
  • warnings about plant allergies, poisons and digestive upsets
  • 530+ colour photographs and 125 illustrations

Edible Medicinal Plants Canada Wild Rose

Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada

A comprehensive guide to traditional and modern uses of the plants of Canada. Includes clear descriptions of the plants and where to find them, Indigenous and settler uses of plant species, warnings about plant allergies, poisons and digestive upsets, 100s of colour photographs and illustrations.

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About the Author

A professional biologist and professional forester who works as regional ecologist for coastal BC for the B.C. Ministry of Forests and Range, and adjunct professor at the School of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University.^An avid naturalist since childhood, Kershaw focused her studies on botany at the University of Waterloo, earning her master's degree in 1976. Following her education, she worked as a consultant and researcher in northwestern Canada and as an editor/author in Edmonton, while pursuing her two favorite pastimes which are photography and illustrating.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Partners Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Feb. 1 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1772130028
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1772130027
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 612 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 2.29 x 21.59 cm
  • 鶹 Rank: #580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customers find the content of the book wonderful, concise, and excellent. They appreciate the beautifully illustrated with color photos and useful descriptions. They also appreciate the plant content, saying it explains the benefits and is organized into types of plants. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the weight, with some finding it easy to carry with and others saying it's heavy.

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274 customers mention "Content"264 positive10 negative

Customers find the content of the book wonderful, concise, and beautiful. They say it's a great reference and excellent resource. Readers also mention the book is well-written, richly illustrated, and easy to read.

"...Very thorough for each plant. It also has pictures to accompany them. Great book of you want to get back to the way out ancestors lived, foraging..." Read more

"Good book, easy read, informational" Read more

"...Excellent book with great information." Read more

"...It's informative, well-organised, has good pictures and descriptions, and is as compact as it can be while providing the information I need...." Read more

104 customers mention "Illustrations"92 positive12 negative

Customers find the illustrations in the book beautifully illustrated with color photos. They also appreciate the full color pages.

"I love this book. It has great pictures and descriptions. I always have it in my pack and it always delivers. Love it." Read more

"...to forage, and this book is great for the details, descriptions, pictures, and edible/remedy values. Best book on this subject that my wife has used." Read more

"...Not quite sure it was what I was hoping for although there are lots of pictures which might be helpful for identification outside cell service areas...." Read more

"...It's informative, well-organised, has good pictures and descriptions, and is as compact as it can be while providing the information I need...." Read more

19 customers mention "Plant content"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thorough, with lots of reference to native medicinal uses. They say it covers all of the major plants, trees, shrubs, and flowers in Canada.

"...plants, I've finally found my definitive compendium: Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada..." Read more

"This is a beautiful and informative book. It includes all of the major plant, tree, shrub, etc...." Read more

"...He was super excited to receive the Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada which is loaded with information and is easy to use and understand...." Read more

"This book is a medicinal plant bible. Hard to find now as it’s out of print." Read more

10 customers mention "Usefulness"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book useful, super helpful, and indispensable. They mention it explains the benefits, includes food properties, medicinal value, and other uses for each. Readers also say it could be a potential lifesaver.

"...The book describes edible, medicinal and other uses. I highly recommend this book." Read more

"Indispensable. This book has everything. I keep this on me at all times as I walk through the garden and forest." Read more

"Helpful for people interested in finding out if the weeds and plants in their yards are actually edible...." Read more

"...This could be a potential life saver, or a simple helpful guide on some extra food/medicines to put in the back of your mind...." Read more

7 customers mention "Organization"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the organization of the book. They mention it's organized into types of plants with tons of information.

"...It is well-organized, for ease in finding and identifying plants, is appropriate for teens through seniors...." Read more

"great book love how its organized into types of plants with tons of info in there pictures are good quality and the paper they use seems very..." Read more

"...It's informative, well-organised, has good pictures and descriptions, and is as compact as it can be while providing the information I need...." Read more

"...The book is well written, well organized and richly illustrated...." Read more

8 customers mention "Weight"4 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the book. Some mention it's easy to carry with when they start, while others say it's fairly heavy.

"...well-organised, has good pictures and descriptions, and is as compact as it can be while providing the information I need...." Read more

"It's hefty but pretty small form-factor considering what's in it...." Read more

"A must read/carry for any outdoorsman in Canada who plans to be far away from civilization for any period of time...." Read more

"...It's a bit heavy but could fit in a day pack no problem. This book is ment as a basic guide and not a how to live off the land type book...." Read more

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Very detailed and high quality
Very colorful and detailed. So excited to read and get acquainted with the native plants of my area. A great gift for nature lovers and foragers.
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Top reviews from Canada

  • rosemurray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Every Canadian Prepper should own a copy of this book!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2021
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    After years of searching for a Canadian guide to edible/medicinal forest/field trees and plants, I've finally found my definitive compendium: Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada
    This book is encyclopedic, with herbal/medicinal lore, great photos, detailed uses of plants and their parts, including necessary disclaimers and warnings in cases where using certain herbs is NOT recommended, for various, serious reasons, when building your natural apothecary.
    It is well-organized, for ease in finding and identifying plants, is appropriate for teens through seniors. The book, while a paperback, is sturdy and substantial and must be included in a prepper's bugout bag.
    Regardless where you may live in Canada (and parts of the US), there is much information and advice to be gleaned from the pages, such that the price can be deemed "very reasonable", compared to other books in this category.
    I've only had the book for a week, and have already started taking it out with me on my walks with my dogs on local central Ontario forest, streams and field trails. I've been battling Lyme Tick Disease for over 13 years, and the indigenous medicine men/women in my region taught me that the medicine I need to extend my life and ease my symptoms is as close as my backyard, and they were correct!
    A book of this kind ought to be in EVERY elementary and post-secondary school library, and its contents ought to be taught to our children from an early age. Just my opinion! As such, it is a good and most useful gift for pre-teens through adults.
    A MUST-HAVE book! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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  • bonnie Porter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great information.
    Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2025
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    There is a lot of useful information in this book. Very thorough for each plant. It also has pictures to accompany them. Great book of you want to get back to the way out ancestors lived, foraging for medicine teas and other things.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • hexedd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and Beautiful Book
    Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2015
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    This is a beautiful and informative book.

    It includes all of the major plant, tree, shrub, etc. species of Canada, each with a beautiful colour photo and/or artist's drawing. Each entry has a nice photo (some have multiple photos), as well as information on the medicinal use and edible (or inedible) parts of the plant. It also has an extremely important section on poisonous species to avoid. One of the nice little bonuses is that it often provides a few sentences on the historical uses of the plant by Aboriginal Peoples and settlers. This is a fun way to learn how the plant has been used over the centuries. The book was also put together by a team of academics and seasoned veterans, so it even includes some of the scientific evidence for the health benefits of each plant.

    When the book arrived, I couldn't believe how great of a value it was. With so many colourful photos of beautiful plants and trees, this would even be a great coffee table book for those who aren't necessarily hikers. I myself plan to use it to learn all about the beautiful species of plants that inhabit Canada. When you see the photos and start identifying plants all around you (even in cities it is easy to spot them once you know them) you will never look at nature the same way again. All of the "weeds" I used to ignore I now see as beautiful plants that all have their own value, even if they aren't necessarily the thing people want on their manicured lawns.

    If you are interested in learning about the plant species of Canada and/or want to learn the functional uses of plants in your local forest or field, this is the book for you. It is a great value and full of beautiful pictures and interesting facts. A+
    19 people found this helpful
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  • br cilor
    4.0 out of 5 stars good
    Reviewed in Canada on February 15, 2025
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    good book
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  • Louise Spade
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality for the price!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2025
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    Informative and interesting!
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  • Purphormer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Teriffic book, highly informative.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2024
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    Bought this for my wife, who likes to forage, and this book is great for the details, descriptions, pictures, and edible/remedy values. Best book on this subject that my wife has used.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Laurence
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
    Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2025
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    Good book, easy read, informational
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  • Tatyana Arsenault Clarke
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this little book!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2024
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    It's hefty but pretty small form-factor considering what's in it. I'm not done reading it but so far I find it really good, may update later once I finish it.

    Also wanted to correct a 3 star review because they claimed this book says you can eat Lily of the valley's berries (the poisonous one). This is just a misunderstanding because Canada has two similarly named plants which berries aren't poisonous: false lily of the valley and wild lily of the valley. These look different than the other lily of the valley, they're also called Canada Mayflower if I recall.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Diane Scott Lewis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Herbs in Canada broken up by province
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2016
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    A perfect book for those looking for regional herbs in Canada. I use it for historical research.
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