Wild Edible and Poisonous Plants of Alaska

This is one of my more popular books. It's put out by the Cooperative Extension Service of the University.

It is a softcover book and has 91 pages. There are both black and white illustrations and color photographs.

Revised Edition ©1993

Wild edible greens, stems, roots and berries are still used in great quantity by many Alaskan natives. These edibles often grow in quantity near villages. Wild edible plants are still important food sources in many areas of Alaska.

Another group of Alaskans who can use wild edible plants to a good advantage are homesteaders and others who live miles away from any grocery store. Wild edible plants, literally growing in the homesteader's backyard, can help satisfy that late winter and early spring hunger for the taste of a fresh, raw vegetable.

It is hoped that this booklet will help those interested in recognizing the edible plant life around them. A section on poisonous plants has been added. Some people still assume that "there are no poisonous plants in Alaska. "This is not true. There are several poisonous plants; some plants like Cicuta, the poison water hemlock are deadly. Every year seveal lives are lost in Alaska due to poisonous plants. It is just as important to know what not to eat as it is to know what to eat.

Here it is in my Shopping Alaska Store