| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
405 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Contents |
The carrot family: some basic kitchen vegetables and a passel of herbs (umbelliferai or apiaceae) -- The mint family: square stems and fragrant leaves (labiatae or lamiaceae) -- The sunflower family: some rough stuff for out of doors (compositae or asteraceae) -- The knotweed family: three strong personalities (polygonaceae) -- The cabbage family: the sometimes difficult crucifers (brassica or cruciferae) -- The nightshade family: the sun lovers (solanaceae) -- The goosefoot and amaranth families: edible weeds, leaves, and seeds (amaranthaceae and chenopodiaceae) -- The (former) lily family: onions and asparagus (liliaceae) -- The cucurbit family: the sensual squashes, melons, and gourds (cucurbitaceae) -- The grass family: grains and cereals (poaceae, formerly gramineae) -- The legume family: peas and beans (leguminosae or fabaceae) -- The morning glory family: the sweet potato (convolvulaceae). |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 395) and index. |
| Subject |
Cooking (Vegetables)
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Food crops -- Identification.
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| Added Author |
Hirsheimer, Christopher, photographer.
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Hamilton, Melissa, photographer.
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| ISBN |
9781607741916 |
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1607741911 |
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9781607741923 (eISBN) |
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