Handbook of Edible Weeds - Herbal Reference Library

Handbook of Edible Weeds contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of 100 edible weeds, representing 100 genera of higher plant species. Some of the species are strictly American, but many are cosmopolitan weeds. Each account includes common names recognized by the Weed Science Society of America, standard Latin scientific names, uses, and distribution (geographic and ecological). Cautionary notes are included regarding the potential allergenic or other harmful properties of many of the weeds.

List of contents

Edible weeds listed in alphabetical order.

About the author

James A. Duke

Summary

Contains descriptions and illustrations of 100 edible weeds, representing 100 genera of higher plant species. This title presents various accounts that include common names recognized by the Weed Science Society of America, standard Latin scientific names, uses, and distribution (geographic and ecological).

Product details

• Authors: James A Duke, James A. Duke, Duke James A.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.11.2000
• EAN: 9780849329463
• ISBN: 978-0-8493-2946-3
• No. of pages: 256
• Weight: 840 g
• Series: Herbal Reference Library
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Botany; NATURE / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany, natural history, Botany & plant sciences, Nature and the natural world: general interest, Botany and plant sciences