Food plants of the world : an illustrated guide

Summary: "Food Plants of the World is a comprehensive overview of the plants that provide us with food, beverages, spices and flavours. It is written in easy language but gives accurate scientific information on the plants and their uses."--BOOK JACKET.

Record details

ISBN: 0881927430
ISBN: 9780881927436
Physical Description: print
480 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2005.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 446-447).
Formatted Contents Note:	Preface -- Introduction -- Regions of origin -- Cereals -- Pulses (legumes) -- Nuts and seeds -- Fruits -- Vegetables -- Culinary herbs -- Sugars, gums, gels and starches -- Beverages -- Spices and flavours -- The plants in alphabetical order -- Nutrients, diet and health -- Quick guide to food plants -- Glossary.