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Steven Foster

Born

in Portland, Maine, The United States

February 27, 1957

Died

January 15, 2022

Genre

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Steven Foster was an American herbalist, author, photographer, and lifelong student of medicinal and aromatic plants. A self-taught botanist, he became a leading authority on herbal literature and plant identification, writing or coauthoring more than 15 books and hundreds of articles. He provided photographs for more than 500 herbs in the Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants, coauthored with James A. Duke. His botanical photography was widely admired for its exceptional detail and beauty, while his generous mentorship influenced generations of herbalists, gardeners, and plant enthusiasts. Foster lectured extensively and contributed to publications including HerbalGram. His work combined careful research with an artistic appreciation o ...more

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Dr. Shiu Ying Hu

Shiu-ying Hu, PhD: 1908–2012

by Steven Foster

Original version published by the American Botanical Council in HerbalGram 95:74-76. This post is modified from the original.

On May 31st, 2012, the Chinese University of Hong Kong posted an obituary of Prof. Hu Shiu-ying, PhD (Shiu-ying Hu), announcing the passing of the eminent economic botanist and taxonomist. She died at the age of 104 on May 22,

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	A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs by Steven Foster, James A. Duke, Roger Tory Peterson (Editor) 4.41 avg rating — 1,653 ratings — published 1990 — 19 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Desk Reference to Nature's Medicine by Steven Foster, Rebecca L. Johnson 4.18 avg rating — 85 ratings — published 2006 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Field Guide to Venomous Animals and Poisonous Plants of North America North of Mexico by Steven Foster, Roger A. Caras, Roger Tory Peterson (Editor) 4.33 avg rating — 82 ratings — published 1994 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Herbal Emissaries 4.25 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 1992 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tyler's Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies (4th Edition) 3.43 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 1999 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Herbal Renaissance, Growing, Using & Understanding Herbs in the Modern World 3.94 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Herbs for Your Health: A Handy Guide for Knowing and Using 50 Common Herbs 3.64 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 1996	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	101 Medicinal Herbs: An Illustrated Guide 3.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 1998 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Echinacea: Nature's Immune Enhancer 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 1991 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Herbal Pearls: Traditional Chinese Folk Wisdom 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2008	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Peterson field guide series (1 book)
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Roger Tory Peterson (Editor)

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“I feel at peace, content. My questions have been answered. I can accept my alone-life, knowing it's purpose. Interaction, love, is the purpose and the core. Now I see the possibility of a different kind of interaction - and it is something that I can start to learn as soon as I get home, beginning with my little place/house and my plants. How to interact with people this way I do not yet know. [Gift Bearer]”
― Steven Foster, The Book of the Vision Quest: Personal Transformation in the Wilderness

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