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| Author | : Maarten J. M. Christenhusz |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 801 |
| Release | : 2017-11-13 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 022652292X |
Evolution of land plant -- Plants and human culture -- Naming plants -- Classification and the angiosperm phylogeny group
| Author | : Ben-Erik Van Wyk |
| Publisher | : Timber Press (OR) |
| Total Pages | : 488 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Cooking |
| ISBN | : |
A comprehensive survey of the plants that provide food, beverages, spices, and flavorings, this book will serve as an invaluable reference to gardeners, ethnobotanists, nutritionists, culinary professionals, dieticians, and food enthusiasts. This scientifically accurate guide will allow them to identify all the major plant-derived foods and flavors, research culinary uses, and understand their dietetic and nutritional properties. Introductory chapters cover the various categories of plant use, including cereals, pulses (legumes), nuts and seeds, fruits, vegetables, culinary herbs, sugar plants, beverages, spices, and flavorings. The core of the volume is an encyclopedic description of more than 350 food and flavor plants in use worldwide, with over 1000 color photographs. This accessible, pictorial guide is a concise source of practical information, not readily available elsewhere, and should be on every food enthusiast's bookshelf.
| Author | : Vernon Hilton Heywood |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 335 |
| Release | : 1978 |
| Genre | : Angiosperms |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Alexandra Davey |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2021-11-15 |
| Genre | : Endangered plants |
| ISBN | : 9781910877401 |
World of Plants: Stories of Survival introduces you to 100 fascinating plants, all of which are threatened in the wild, at a time when it is estimated that 40 per cent of the world's plant species are at risk from extinction. Readers are able to discover a host of charismatic plants that contribute to our world's rich biodiversity, from minute mosses to the largest tree on earth. This is a chance to hear the stories of some of the world's rarest and most threatened species in the Living Collection at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.--Back cover.
| Author | : Ben-Erik Van Wyk |
| Publisher | : Cabi |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2019 |
| Genre | : Botany |
| ISBN | : 9781789241303 |
Plants and plant-derived products make up the bulk of what we eat and drink every day.... This scientifically accurate photographic guide provides quick and colourful answers. 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. Cover, page [4]
| Author | : Jonathan Drori |
| Publisher | : Laurence King Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 318 |
| Release | : 2022-07-13 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1399608789 |
An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe. In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish 'moss' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance. 'A beautiful celebration of the plants and flowers that surround us and a quiet call to arms for change' The Herald 'This charming and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a voyage of discovery, exploring the many ingenious and surprising uses for plants in modern science and throughout history' Kew Magazine 'With beautiful illustrations from Lucille Clerc, this captivating book traverses the globe via plants: nettles in England, mangoes in India and tulips in the Netherlands' Daily Mail
| Author | : Vernon Hilton Heywood |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 432 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : |
Flowering plant families of the world is the successor to Flowering plants of the world (1978).
| Author | : Michael Wink |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 472 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : |
Designed primarily for professional people treating cases of misuse. More than 200 of the major plants are treated in depth. Accompanied by 550 excellent photos for ID.
| Author | : Jens G. Rohwer |
| Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 287 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780806983875 |
Sumptuous photos show off more than 250 dazzling tropical species from the lush terrain of Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa...everywhere the climate nurtures seductively fragrant blossoms and luxuriant foliage. The in-depth information on palms, shrubs, vines, herbs, ferns, water plants, and of course, magnificent, vibrant blooms will prove invaluable to gardeners wanting something special.
| Author | : Don Ellison |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 616 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : |
Designed to aid the identification of over 4250 cultivated trees, shrubs and climbers of the world, this guide briefly describes each genus, providing country of origin, climatic preference, planting use and propagation method. Photographs of relevant species for that genus are shown.
