Australian Nature Fieldguide: Wild Food Plants of Australia

A Field Guide
By Tim Low

Australian Nature Fieldguide: Wild Food Plants of Australia is the compact, field‑ready edition of Tim Low’s highly regarded Wild Food Plants of Australia. Designed for use outdoors, this practical guide offers quick, reliable identification of Australia’s edible native plants.

Covering more than 180 wild food plants, the book spans southern, eastern, inland, and tropical Australia, highlighting the most significant, tasty, and visually striking species. Each entry includes clear descriptions, colour photographs, line drawings, and distribution maps, making identification straightforward in the field.

Beyond identification, Tim Low provides valuable insight into how these plants were traditionally used and how they can be used today, with notes on nutrients, safe foraging, bush survival, and wild food preparation. A dedicated guide to poisonous and non‑poisonous plants adds an essential safety layer for anyone exploring Australia’s edible flora.

Concise yet authoritative, this field guide is an ideal companion for bushwalkers, naturalists, educators, scientists, and anyone interested in wild food cuisine and sustainable living.

Inside you’ll find:

• Identification of 180+ edible Australian wild plants
• Distribution maps for each species
• Colour photographs and detailed line drawings
• Notes on traditional and modern uses
• A guide to poisonous vs non‑poisonous plants
• Information on nutrients, bush survival, and foraging
• Tips on preparing and cooking wild foods

Ideal for:

• Bushwalkers and outdoor enthusiasts
• Foragers and wild food explorers
• Naturalists and environmental science students
• Educators and field researchers
• Culinary enthusiasts interested in native foods

Compact, informative, and trusted, Australian Nature Fieldguide: Wild Food Plants of Australia is an essential reference for safely discovering Australia’s edible landscape.