A City Herbal: A Guide to the Lore, Legend, and Usefullness of 34 Plants That Grow Wild in the Cities, Suburbs and Country Places

by Maida Silverman

The wild plants of the city are potent herbal medicines and nutritious wild edibles, as well as sources of comfort, fiber, and dyes. Lores, legends, and uses are described lyrically.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Nature, Health

181 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[feathers · Rating 4 out of 5]

i never met a horticultural diagram i didn't like. ditto for carrot. this book satisfies both desires. also, unlike stalking the wild asparagus, this foraging guide acknowledges the likelihood of urban living. mostly useful east of the mississippi.

[Patricia Woodruff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was a really super book, especially for urban Pagans. A nice mix of old lore, medicinal uses, magical lore and even a section on natural dyes. The author picked 34 “weeds” to write about. I really enjoyed it.