What Kentucky plant can be boiled and eaten like corn on the cob and also produce leaves that can be woven into ropes? What common mammal has the rare ability to “digest” and redeposit the seeds of persimmon trees so that a new tree can grow? What is the relationship between the cardinal and the cedar tree that binds their future survival together? Richard Detzel is recognized nationally as a member of the National Association of Interpretation and is certified as an Interpretive Guide as well as a certified trainer of Interpretive Guides. His vast knowledge of herbal plant identification is humbly represented in this user-friendly, photo-packed guide. The flexible, water-resistant cover allows it to be slipped into a backpack. Each purchased hard copy also comes with an electronic download, so that the images and text and correlated note-taking space can be digitally transported with a personal device to any remote mountaintop. The Herbal Plant Identification Field Guide was designed to educate, enrich, and entertain learners of all ages. After using the herbal identification guide, the learner will have gained knowledge of over 20 different local native plants. They will know the plant uses and warnings and be able to identify them in the forests, fields, and waterways. This field guide can be used as an educational game for families and schools. Plants can be located and identified for individual or team competitions. It can also be used for solitary reflection as even the most aged learner connects with the beauty and simplicity of common plants.
