Wild Berries & Fruits Field Guide
Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan
Also available: Rocky Mountain States (on Amazon.com), Illinois, Iowa and Missouri and Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio

A full-color photographic field guide for wild berries and fruits
by Teresa Marrone

280 pages • Full color throughout • Softcover with durable, glossy cover finish • 4-3/8 x 6 inches • Published April 2009 • ISBN 978-1-59193-224-6

Learn what's edible and what to avoid with this easy-to-use field guide that shows the wild berries and fruits of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan in stunning color photography. This book was written with the forager in mind, but anyone who enjoys a walk in the woods will love this book.

Wild Berries & Fruits Field Guide: Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan includes information on 165 wild berries and fruits--virtually everything you're likely to encounter in Minnesota, Wisconsin or Michigan!

For ease of use, the book is organized by the color of the ripe fruit. Colored thumb tabs at the top corner help you quickly locate the appropriate section. Information included in each thumb tab tells you if the fruit is edible, inedible--or toxic.

• Symbols at the top of each description provide quick information on plant type
• Maps show approximate range in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan
• Full-page photos and insets show close-ups of each berry or fruit
• Helpful text explains key identification points, including leaf type, habitat and season
• ''Compare'' text discusses similar-looking plants, and explains how to tell the difference
• Written specifically for Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan ... includes all the berries and fruits you're likely to find in these states

This book also includes a short but helpful discussion about plants, written with the layperson in mind. You'll also find a unique ripening calendar that shows approximate dates for each edible fruit--from flower, to unripe fruit, to fully ripe fruit.

Wild Berries & Fruits Field Guide: Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan includes a list of helpful resources (books, websites), a complete glossary, and an index. You won't find a book that is easier to use!

At the right is a look at some typical two-page spreads from the inside of the book. To see the strawberry spread full-sized, click here (opens in a new window).

Wild Berries & Fruits Field Guide: Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan can be purchased at many local bookstores, outfitters, and selected retail outlets in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. It is also available online at amazon.com or from the publisher, Adventure Publications.

Also available:

• Wild Berries & Fruits Field Guide: Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. Published in April 2010.
• Wild Berries & Fruits Field Guide: Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Published in April 2011.