Handbook of Edible Weeds

by James A. Duke

Overview

"If you can't beat it, eat it." Words of wisdom from the author of this portable guide that emphasizes finding practical uses for weeds rather than waging pesticidal war on them. CRC 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. CRC Handbook of Edible Weeds is an excellent volume for botanists, plant scientists, horticulturalists, herbalists, and others interested in the edibility and practical uses of weeds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781351087964
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	07/23/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

James A. Duke, Ph.D has spent more than 30 years studying and writing about plants with therapeutic powers.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Alphabetical Listing of Plants 3. Bibliography of Edible Plants 4. List of Illustrations

Editorial Reviews

The author, a botanist with the USDA, conveys his passionate interest in the potential weeds hold for expanding and diversifying our diet and our medicine chests, and his belief that eating weeds is far more sensible than spraying them with poisons. He describes 100 plants and their uses, drawing on many references and his own direct experiences. Illustrated with line drawings. Well-indexed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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