Southwest Medicinal Plants

Tucson bioregional herbalist John Slattery brings us Southwest Desert Plants: Identify, Harvest and Use 112 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness (Timber Press, 2020). Covering a broad swath of the country from the California desert to Texas Hill Country, this comprehensive book gives tips for wild crafting and medicinal uses of wild herbs from salves to teas to tinctures. Full color photos and a seasonal guide aid in identification of these good-for-us plants.