An Urban Field Guide to the Plants, Trees, and Herbs in Your Path

by Maggie Herskovits

Befriend the plants in your neighborhood. Imagine going for a walk with a knowledgeable friend who points out all the plants you see and the coolest facts about them. This practical field guide is that friend, providing a delightful introduction to 57 of the plants, trees, weeds, and herbs you'll encounter walking around most US cities. Accurate, charming line drawings accompany detailed yet accessible botanical information about each plant that helps you easily identify it in all seasons. You'll also learn each plant's backstory, including its relatives, origins, historical uses, and other fun facts. Getting to know the plants you meet every day will help you strengthen your sense of place, improve your foraging game, make new botanical and herbal friends, and marvel at the life that is all around us.

192 pages, Paperback

Published February 11, 2025

Reviews

[Bec · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took me a while to finish (LOTS of info), but I absolutely loved the illustrations and etymology of plants' scientific names!