Over a thousand potentially edible plant species found in Poland are catalogued in this comprehensive guide. The majority of these plants have undergone personal testing by the author. Of particular note are the unique insights into how various species were traditionally used by indigenous communities in the Americas and Siberia.
Readers will discover that in Japan, people consume lily bulbs, daylily blossoms, and burdock roots, while the wild garlic featured on the cover is a staple vegetable in Ukraine, Russia, and the Caucasus region. Step-by-step instructions are provided for transforming acorns into both a flavorful snack and a potent drink—acorn beer, which surpasses plum compote in strength. Additional content reveals the methods Native Americans used to produce maple syrup and identifies the leafy plants the Chukchi relied on as essential winter food during severe food shortages.
An introductory section explains guidelines for plant identification and foraging, followed by alphabetical entries on each species.
As a singular volume in the Polish market, this book offers the most comprehensive resource on edible wild flora.
Authored by Dr. Łukasz Łuczaj, a specialist botanist dedicated to years of research and experimentation in wild plant consumption. He also leads survival training rooted in traditional knowledge and guides expeditions in partnership with Native American groups throughout North America.
The expanded second edition incorporates dozens of new recipes, color photographs, and additional plant profiles.
Author: Luke Luczaj
Publication year: 2015
Cover type: soft
Total pages: 268
Publisher: Chemigraphy
