Book ID: 91269
Duke, James A.
Handbook of Edible Weeds. 2000. (Herbal Reference Library, Volume 3). illustr. 256 p. gr8vo.
This book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of 100edible weeds, representing 100 genera of higher plant species. Some ofthe species are strictly American, but many are cosmopolitan weeds. Eachaccount includes common names recognized by the Weed Science Society ofAmerica, standard Latin scientific names, uses, and distribution(geographic and ecological). Cautionary notes are included regarding thepotential allergic or other harmful properties of many of the weeds.