Food plants of the world : an illustrated guide / Ben-Erik van Wyk.

"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.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Van Wyk, Ben-Erik
Language:English
Published: Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2005.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Plants, Edible.
Plants, Useful.
Food crops.
Physical Description:480 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • 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.