The new Oxford book of food plants / J.G. Vaughan and C. Geissler ; illustrations by B.E. Nicholson, Elisabeth Dowle & Elizabeth Rice.

Author/creator Vaughan, J. G.
Other author Geissler, Catherine.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Descriptionxxxiii, 249 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents Grain crops -- Sugar crops -- Sago and palm hearts -- Oilseeds and fruits -- Oriental water plants -- Legumes -- Apples, pears & quince -- Cherries, plums, peaches & apricots -- Strawberries -- Raspberries, brambles and related berries -- Currants and gooseberries -- Fruiting species of the Ericaceae -- Citrus fruits -- Grapes -- Fig, mulberry, and pomegranate -- Tropical fruits -- Stimulants and beverages -- Vegetable fruits -- Spices and flavourings -- Herbs -- Salad plants -- Leaf vegetables -- Stem, inflorescence and bulb vegetables -- Root crops -- Seaweeds -- Mushrooms, truffles and other edible fungi -- Some wild plants -- Nutrition and health.
Abstract This compendium provides a wealth of information about food plants, including descriptions, historical and current uses, and nutritive values. It covers fruit, vegetables and spices worldwide, with an emphasis on edible plants.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 237-238) and index.
LCCN 2010286031
ISBN9780199549467
ISBN019954946X

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks SB175 .V38 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold