Bücher der Reihe Herbal Reference Library

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).

Features over 50 illustrations and descriptions of approximately 250 plants which are used for herbal medicine. This title includes information on medicinal plants ranging from Abies spectabilis to Zizyphus vulgaris. It is suitable for physicians, pharmacists, drug collectors, and those interested in the healing arts.

Defines nuts and discusses their economic and nutritional value. This book presents an illustrated account of each nut by species, arranged alphabetically by scientific name. It includes the family name, several colloquial names, and paragraphs on uses, folk medicine, chemistry, germplasm, distribution, ecology, cultivation, harvesting and yields.