Edible and Useful Plants of California Insects even if we’ve forgotten how

even if we’ve forgotten how to hear their voices

Highly resinous--not recommended for fire-prone areas

Central Valley

Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Xylococcus bicolor Common Name Mission Manzanita Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Edible and Useful Plants of California Insects even if we’ve forgotten howBoth American Indians and the pioneers knew and used many different plant species for food, fibers, medicine, tools, and other purposes. This unique book is a guide to identifying more than 220 such plants. But it goes much further it also tells the reader how to prepare, cook, and otherwise use them. Some of the dishes for which recipes are given have won culinary prizes. All have been tested not only by the author but also by her students and by