Useful plants - in Ticino and Alpine and Prealpine Italy

Useful Plants – In Ticino and in Alpine and Prealpine Italy

Useful Plants It is a fascinating journey to discover the plant species that have accompanied us for centuries
the life of the Alpine and pre-Alpine populations.
Through an approach that unites botany, ethnobotany And popular traditions,
This volume presents the most important plants for nutrition, folk medicine, crafts and daily life.

Inside you will find

• Detailed sheets with botanical description, habitat and collection period
• Traditional uses food, therapeutic and artisanal
• Curiosities and legends linked to plant species
• Photographs and illustrations for safe recognition
• Focus on the differences between spontaneous and cultivated plants

Why read Useful Plants

A valuable text for herbalist enthusiasts, botany, local history and for those who wish to rediscover the profound bond between man and nature in Alpine and pre-Alpine regions.