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Science Botany

Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Northwest

Alaska, Western Canada & the Northwestern United States

by (author) J. Duane Sept

Publisher
Calypso Publishing
Initial publish date
Jun 2014
Category
Botany, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780973981988
    Publish Date
    Jun 2014
    List Price
    $14.95

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Description

The edible and medicinal plants of the Northwest have a long history of traditional use with some remarkable success stories. Hundreds or perhaps thousands of years of herbal use have been passed down for generations by native peoples. Today we are successfully treating some deadly diseases including breast and ovarian cancers with an extract from a native plant. Did you know that one of our native plants can even be made into beer? Yes, these are just a couple of the amazing facts that our plants have to offer. Check out the many edible and medicinal plants that can be found all around us in this amazing new book!

About the author

J. Duane Sept is a biologist, freelance writer and professional photographer. His biological work has included research on various wildlife species and service as a park naturalist. His award-winning photographs have been published internationally, in displays and in books, magazines and other publications, for clients that include BBC Wildlife, Parks Canada, Natural Canada, National Wildlife Federation and World Wildlife Fund.

Today Duane brings wealth of information to the public as an author, in much the same way he has inspired thousands of visitors to Canada's parks. His published books include The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life in the Pacific Northwest (Harbour Publishing), Common Birds of British Columbia (Calypso Publishing) and Wild Berries of the Northwest: Alaska, Western Canada and the Northwestern United States (Calypso Publishing).

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