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The new Oxford book of food plants / J.G. Vaughan and C. Geissler ; illustrations by B.E. Nicholson, Elisabeth Dowle & Elizabeth Rice.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780199549467
- ISBN: 019954946X
- Physical Description: xxxiii, 249 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: Oxford ; Oxford University Press, 2009.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Rev. and updated ed. of: The Oxford book of food plants / illustrations by B.E. Nicholson. 1969.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-238) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- 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.
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- Subject:
- Food crops.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | SB 175 .V38 2009 | 280601 | Stacks | Reshelving | - |