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Plants for a Future
A resource center for information on rare and unusual plants, particularly those which have
edible, medicinal or other uses. English and Espanol.
Plants of the North
Stunning photos and detailed information about Northern North American trees, shrubs, plants and more.
Provided by the Earl J.S. Rook and related to the Boundry Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of Northern
Minnesota.
Access to Asian Vegetables Thesaurus
A thesaurus of the key Asian vegetables from Amaranth to Yams. Photos and a list of the different
commonly used names in several languages. Provided by the Victoria, Australian government.
eNature Online Field Guides
They offer regional wildlife and plant guides for the US containing thousands of entries with photos
and information. Can be searched by zip code as well as by plant, animal, insect, fish, seashell, etc.
International Plant Genetic Resources Institute IPGRI)
Multilingual site focused on preserving genetic diversity worldwide. Extensive information and links.
Primal Seeds
"Primal Seeds is compiling a database of information on sound agriculture and small scale farming."
It appears that they have already made a very good start.
Hollowtop Outdoor Primitive School
Along with promoting it's wilderness schools and primitive living, the site contains interesting information on
weeds, wildflowers, and insects as a food source.
"Weeds -- Guardians of the Soil"
by Joseph A. Cocannouer. Publisher's Preface: "So far as we are able to determine this is the first book to be written
in praise of weeds." Part of Journey to Forever's On-Line Library.
"Weeds as Indicators of Soil Conditions"
by Stuart B. Hill and Jennifer Ramsay. A McGill University publication.
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