Top one-hundred Exotic Food Plants. 2011. 202 illus. figs. 708 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

The book provides comprehensive coverage of tropical and semitropical food plants, reviewing scientific and technological information as well as their culinary uses. This volume's coverage includes plants that produce fruits, vegetables, spices, culinary herbs, nuts, and extracts. A user-friendly format enables readers to easily locate information on botanical and agricultural aspects, economic and social importance, food uses, storage, preparation, and potential toxicity. The book also contains an introductory chapter that reviews important historical, economic, geopolitical, health, environmental, and ethical considerations associated with exotic food plants. Thoroughly referenced with more than 2000 literature citations, this book is enhanced by more than 200 drawings, many chosen from historical art of extraordinary quality.